THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB

THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB

Daniel Wynter and Mark Yuasa

The Omnigamers’ Club is a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it.

The Playlist - February 19, 2025

The Playlist - February 19, 2025

This episode we’re surfing the time continuum to bring you a selection of new crowdfunding  projects that all seem to be reminiscing on the inevitable temporal totality looming over us all, for no particular reason. We’re also both continuing to explore retro gaming options and new solo TTRPG experience.Games Discussed News: Keep the Faith, Zine Month, Fukuzatsu+, Legacy of Kain, Heavy Weighs the Crown, Prequel, Against Time and Death, PSN downtime,  Video Games: Rift of the Necrodancer, Metapho

Feb 19, • 1:00:02

The Playlist - Feb 05, 2025

The Playlist - Feb 05, 2025

On this week’s playlist we update our journals with some highlights from Zine Quest, Mark gives a tech review of his latest retro handheld, and Daniel continues to sample the SodaPop collection of board games. Games Discussed News: Zine Quest, A Perfect Rock, Bonds Between, Sqwurmish, Realis, Yet Another, Killing Game, Anbernic RG35XXSP handheld Video Games: Visions of Mana, Mouthwashing, Legend of Heroes: Trails to the Sky Board Games: Revive, Top Cap  Roleplaying Games: Cloud Empress

Feb 5, • 1:11:52

Pentiment

Pentiment

We investigate the mysteries of history in this episode’s feature, the video game Pentiment. We interrogate this narrative murder mystery to explore the taxonomy of roleplaying, the representation of history with individual/communal memory and player agency in attempting to solve the unsolvable  Further Reading: NoClip: The Making of Pentiment⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffIdgOBYwbc⁠ Beyond Solitaire interview with Josh Sawyer ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ntuJH9-efk⁠ Terminal City Tab

Jan 29, • 1:02:18

The Playlist - Jan 22, 2025

The Playlist - Jan 22, 2025

We’re back with the first playlist of the year and all the games we can pack into our holiday bag. We also cover the history of portable video gaming as Mark explores the history of retro consoles and Daniel muses on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement. Games Discussed News: Nintendo Switch 2, retro gaming consoles and preservation Video Games: Flock, Phantasy Star, 1000xResist, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Board Games: Dune Imperium: Bloodlines, Get Salty!, Cat-A-Comb Roleplaying Games

Jan 22, • 1:08:21

Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Slay the Spire: The Board Game

We’re joined by Sean Weeks to tackle Slay the Spire, the towering pinnacle of games design that went there and back again, transcending the analog/digital divide. We sail the card river of randomization and discuss the art of board game adaptations, the taxonomy of genre and whether co-op play can change player behaviour. Other games discussed: Dominion, Ascension, Aeon’s End, Frostpunk, Gwent Further Reading Role of Play podcast coming soon https://substack.com/@roleofplay Check out Sean’s writ

Jan 15, • 1:15:08

The Omnigamer Games 0f 2024

The Omnigamer Games 0f 2024

Before we unbox 2025, we’re reminiscing on some of our favourite game experiences of 2024*, on all platforms across the spectrum from screen to table. *not necessarily released that year. Games Discussed Video Games: Star Wars Outlaws, Against the Storm, Chants of Sennaar, Heaven’s Vault, Thank Goodness You’re Here, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Metroid Dread, Little Kitty Big City, Unicorn Overlord, Metaphor Refantazio, Harold Halibut, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Aliens Dark Descen

Jan 8, • 1:23:35

Scum & Villainy with Greg Loring-Albright

Scum & Villainy with Greg Loring-Albright

Our ragtag gang is joined by game designer Greg Loring Albright to discuss TTRPG Scum and Villainy. We compare the GM and player experiences, discuss what it means to define your own sense of success and failure, and give some tips for navigating the joys and pitfalls of a freeform fiction first roleplaying experience…in space! Other games discussed: Blades in the Dark, a|state, CBR PNK, Ironsworn: Starforged Further Reading Keep the Faith https://tinyurl.com/bdfd3r9e Follow Greg gloringalbright

Dec 27, 2024 • 1:22:18

The Playlist - December 18th, 2024

The Playlist - December 18th, 2024

Daniel’s back with this recap of PAX Unplugged. We discuss indie alternatives to game distribution, our favourite candy to gamble in poker, and the most satisfying implements to hit fascists with in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.  Topics Discussed News: Playstation Portal, PAX Unplugged highlights Video Games: Octopath Traveller 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Board Games: Chicken Fried Dice, PNW card games, Flickering Stars, Drop Drive, The Gang, Pax Penning, Halo: Flashpoint Ro

Dec 18, 2024 • 1:06:22

The Playlist - December 8, 2024

The Playlist - December 8, 2024

Mark and special guest Denis Ryan talk about Alien, Disney Chronicles of Light, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Wait. Are we sure this is a games show any more? While there is more movie (and podcast) talk than usual, we do get to the games, including: Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple, Nine Sols, and Vampire Survivors - Castlevania DLC. Topics Discussed Video Games: Alien Dark Descent, Indiana Jones: and the Great Circle, Nine Sols, Persona 5 Royal. Star Wars Outlaws, Tales of Arise, Vampire Su

Dec 11, 2024 • 54:42

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

We’re once again going viking, with the cinematic spectacle of the video game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.We discuss the shift from the first game’s internal odyssey to an outward looking road trip, the purpose of violence, and the art of contemplating rocks. Further Reading Hellblade Helpline: https://senuassaga.com/mental-health-support Hellblade 2: The Others https://kotaku.com/hellblade-2-senuas-saga-narrator-replay-1851497118 Check out the video version of the podcast at Follow Daniel at  ht

Nov 27, 2024 • 1:04:30

The Playlist - November 20

The Playlist - November 20

We’re back with a healthy balance of all the games we’ve been playing. Daniel revisits some childhood nostalgia with the saga of Ufouria and Mark has been entangled with the Terminator franchise. Topics Discussed News: Wyrd Science bundle, HexCrawl Toolbox: Boreal Frostlands, Mausritter, Lairs, Mothership Month Video Games: Ufouria: The Saga 2, Hebereke Enjoy Edition, Octopath Traveller 2, Wild Bastards, Terminator Resistance Board Games: Tidal Blades Roleplaying Games: Cairn, Delve T

Nov 20, 2024 • 59:26

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth

We welcome Alex McKenzie from Meeple and the Moose to join our fellowship in discussing The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth. We review our feelings on 7 Wonders Duel to discuss what eagles, olyphants and Gollum add to the stew. Further Reading Meeple and the Moose https://meepleandthemoose.com/ Omnigamers’ Club episode on 7 Wonders Duel https://www.omnigamers.club/2022/01/7-wonders-duel-pantheon-and-architects.html Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/Zor3hcy0

Nov 13, 2024 • 49:34

The Playlist - November 6, 2024

The Playlist - November 6, 2024

It’s the playlist for November 6th, 2024. We discuss Kurt Vonnegut's lost board game, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Cyberpunk Red, Nekojima, Nawali, Throne and Liberty, and more. Timestamps News: 1:31 Video Games: 15:50 Board Games: 35:08 TTRPGs: 47:09 Topics Discussed News: Pokemon TCG Pocket, GHQ, Mothership Month Video Games: Throne and Liberty, Tears of the Kingdom, Still Wakes the Deep, Resident Evil 4, Xenoblade Chronicles, Octopath Traveller 2 Board Games: Nekokima, Nawalli Rolep

Nov 6, 2024 • 1:01:56

The Playlist - October 23, 2024

The Playlist - October 23, 2024

This episode we’re braving the bad vibes of British Columbia to bring you the latest in games and gaming news. We discuss our experience with board games prototypes in Bellingham, the troubled history of Civilization clones, and how Sunderfolk is blurring the lines between digital and analog games. Timestamps News: 1:38  The Darkest Woods, Alien Isolation Sequel, FBC Firebreak, Sunderfolk, Subnautica 2, Starcraft Remaster, New Arc Line Video Games: 27:35  Ara History Untold, Heaven’s G

Oct 23, 2024 • 1:06:43

Cult of the Lamb with AnnaMaria Phelps

Cult of the Lamb with AnnaMaria Phelps

We welcome AnnaMaria Phelps of Violet Daisy games to discuss their latest offering on the altar of games: Epilogue. Then we theologize on the worthiness of Cult of the Lamb, the video game of crusades and communes. We discuss how it synthesizes its two game modes, the art of Kimo-Kawaii and whether it’s possible to run an ethical cult. Timestamps Epilogue: 1:52 Cult of the Lamb: 9:26 Outro: 57:40 Further Reading: Epilogue Kickstarter http://kck.st/4f81N05 Violet Daisy Games https://violet

Oct 16, 2024 • 1:03:02

The Playlist - October 09, 2024

The Playlist - October 09, 2024

We’re falling into Autumn with the latest news and games we’ve been playing. We discuss the art of game rules, the perils of IP in TTRPG’s and gaming out strategies on Board Game Arena. Topics Discussed: News: Morkborg Heresy Supreme, Pathfinder The Dragon’s Demand, Salvage Union, Gundam TCG, Rules as Play Video Games: UFO 50, Super Mario RPG, Tears of the Kingdom, Path of Exile, Balatro Mobile Board Games: Token Terrors, Orleans TTRPGs: No Thank You Evil, Discworld Timestamps

Oct 9, 2024 • 56:33

Disney’s Lorcana

Disney’s Lorcana

Daniel and Mark rip open some packs of Disney’s Lorcana, a trading card game from boardgame and puzzle publisher Ravensburger. We discuss how the game has developed from a famously rocky launch, to a seasoned game in the last year since its release. Does Lorcana have enough new and interesting gameplay to distinguish it from the rest of the pack? Or has the magic evaporated like Cinderella’s carriage at midnight?  Timestamps Outro: 1:00:29 Further Reading: Check out the video version of the pod

Oct 2, 2024 • 1:02:59

The Playlist - September 25, 2024

The Playlist - September 25, 2024

School’s back in session, and this episode’s curriculum includes games preservation, independent games media, and designing your own TTRPG hack. We highlight some of our favourite media for games coverage, and discuss the latest games we’ve been playing Topics Discussed: News: UFO 50, Indie games news, Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle Video Games: Heaven’s Vault, Star Wars Outlaws, Once Human Board Games: Andromeda’s Edge, Woodcraft, Orleans TTRPGs: Scum & Villainy, writing RPG hacks Short d

Sep 25, 2024 • 57:46

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

We’re packing lock, stock and sebo board to discuss Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the action adventure game from A44. We discuss the friction of balancing souls-like mechanics with coolness meters, the perils of AA games chasing AAA values and the noble pursuit of sebo. Timestamps Main Topic: 1:43 Further Reading Join the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club/ Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/1sgu4RC0mTs Follow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeast Fol

Sep 18, 2024 • 51:57

The Playlist - September 11, 2024

The Playlist - September 11, 2024

We’re back with Commander Shepherd’s favourite podcast on the citadel, bringing you the latest news and releases for games across the galaxy of platforms. We discuss Concord’s  role in life expectancy of life service games, how Daybreak combats the climate crisis, and the role of improvisation in TTRPG’s Topics Discussed News: People Make Games, Concord cancellation, Humble Bundle physical games, Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz, Lacksmith, Moon Bunny Video Games: Star Wars: Ou

Sep 11, 2024 • 58:36

Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze

Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze

We’re playing matchmaker to pair up the greatest fighters of history, stage and screen with Unmatched Adventures Tales to Amaze. We discuss the broader Unmatched system, fighting games as a genre and why Mothman did nothing wrong.*Review copy provided by Restoration Games*TimestampsMain Topic: 3:28Further ReadingLudology Podcast on Unmatched design with Brian Neffhttps://ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-285-unmatched-makingFind Unmatched socks and more at https://restorationgames.com/unmatched/Join

Sep 4, 2024 • 1:00:22

 The Playlist. August 28, 2024.

The Playlist. August 28, 2024.

Daniel is back from vacation so we’re returning with a bumper Playlist of games, from bite-sized travel games to bite-based roleplaying. We also report on our highlights from the Vancouver Game Garden showcase of indie video games. Topics Discussed News: Vancouver Game Garden, DriveThruRPG Fund for Meg Baker, D&D Beyond Edition Backtracking, Tango Gameworks, Wilmot Warehouse sequel and board game Video Games: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Huntdown, Streets

Aug 28, 2024 • 58:43

The Playlist. August 21, 2024.

The Playlist. August 21, 2024.

Daniel is still on vacation, Mark is joined by local Vancouver board game supporter Denis Ryan. We discuss Advance Wars 1&2 Reboot Camp, VR games like Demeo, Spiel Des Jahres award nominee Captain Flip, Shadow Ninjas, the meaning behind the hit Japanese card game Nana’s title and its new English-language name. Mark caps off the episode with a mini-review of the recent one-page, one-shot RPG Lasers & Feelings hosted by FLGS and Denis’ employer Raincity Games.Topics DiscussedVideo games: W

Aug 21, 2024 • 58:15

The Playlist. August 21, 2024.

The Playlist. August 21, 2024.

Daniel is still on vacation, Mark is joined by local Vancouver board game supporter Denis Ryan. We discuss Advance Wars 1&2 Reboot Camp, VR games like Demeo, Spiel Des Jahres award nominee Captain Flip, Shadow Ninjas, the meaning behind the hit Japanese card game Nana’s title and its new English-language name.  Mark caps off the episode with a mini-review of the recent one-page, one-shot RPG Lasers & Feelings hosted by FLGS and Denis’ employer Raincity Games. Topics Discussed Video games: Walka

Aug 21, 2024 • 58:15

The Playlist. August 14, 2024.

The Playlist. August 14, 2024.

Daniel is on vacation this week. Mark invites Vancouver indie game designer and theatre person Kennedy Goodkey on the playlist to discuss Cole Wehrle games and social deduction games among others. Kennedy gives an update on his social deduction game, co-design, Winter Garden. Topics DiscussedNews: Quoridor Pac-Man edition, Brotherwise Games' kickstarter for Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG, Our Golden Age: An Ultraviolet Grasslands RPGVideo Games: Nier Replicant, Oxygen Not Included: Frosty Plane

Aug 14, 2024 • 56:51

The Playlist. August 14, 2024.

The Playlist. August 14, 2024.

Daniel is on vacation this week. Mark invites Vancouver indie game designer and theatre person Kennedy Goodkey on the playlist to discuss Cole Wehrle games and social deduction games among others. Kennedy gives an update on his social deduction game, co-design, Winter Garden.  Topics Discussed News: Quoridor Pac-Man edition, Brotherwise Games' kickstarter for Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG, Our Golden Age: An Ultraviolet Grasslands RPG Video Games: Nier Replicant, Oxygen Not Included: Frosty P

Aug 14, 2024 • 56:51

Chants of Sennaar

Chants of Sennaar

We’re once again donning our thinking caps to interpret the language-based puzzle video game Chants of Sennaar. We discuss whether its linguistic deduction is more like crosswords or dark souls bosses, and provide some other recommendations for our lexical listeners.Light puzzle spoilers included.Other Games DiscussedThe Witness, Return of the Obra Dinn, Ultraviolet Grasslands, Suveh Nux, Botany Manor, Heaven’s Vault, Outer Wilds, City of Six Moons Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omn

Aug 7, 2024 • 55:04

Chants of Sennaar

Chants of Sennaar

We’re once again donning our thinking caps to interpret the language-based puzzle video game Chants of Sennaar. We discuss whether its linguistic deduction is more like crosswords or dark souls bosses, and provide some other recommendations for our lexical listeners. Light puzzle spoilers included. Other Games Discussed The Witness, Return of the Obra Dinn, Ultraviolet Grasslands, Suveh Nux, Botany Manor, Heaven’s Vault, Outer Wilds, City of Six Moons Further Reading Join the Club at

Aug 7, 2024 • 55:05

The Playlist. July 24, 2024.

The Playlist. July 24, 2024.

This week on the playlist we discuss the fresh batch of Spiel Des Jahres winners, along with a selection of hot new crowdfunding projects along with the latest games we’ve been playing. Topics Discussed News: Spiel Des Jahres, Cavern Shuffle, Wandering Galaxies, Coyote & Crow: Ahu Tiiko, Tabletop Mirror, Moonbeam Video Games: Lords of the Fallen, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Mahokenshi, First Descendent, Kunitsu-gami Board Games: Arcs, Arctic Scavengers Further Reading Elizabeth Hargraves

Jul 24, 2024 • 46:25

The Playlist. July 24, 2024.

The Playlist. July 24, 2024.

This week on the playlist we discuss the fresh batch of Spiel Des Jahres winners, along with a selection of hot new crowdfunding projects along with the latest games we’ve been playing.Topics DiscussedNews: Spiel Des Jahres, Cavern Shuffle, Wandering Galaxies, Coyote & Crow: Ahu Tiiko, Tabletop Mirror, MoonbeamVideo Games: Lords of the Fallen, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Mahokenshi, First Descendent, Kunitsu-gamiBoard Games: Arcs, Arctic ScavengersFurther ReadingElizabeth Hargraves SdJ

Jul 24, 2024 • 46:25

A Feast for Odin

A Feast for Odin

We’re joined by Olivia Lothary to raid the sandbox swathes of A Feast For Odin. Olivia serves up an offering of Miniatures games and we explore the wider Uwe oeuvre to see where A Feast For Odin sits in the pantheon.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Games DiscussedNight Thirst, Demonship, Warcrow, Aristeia!, Keystone: North America, Agricola, Caverna, Le HavreFurther ReadingFollow Olivia at https://www.instagram.com/olloplays/Pre-order Nigh

Jul 17, 2024 • 1:08:16

A Feast For Odin

A Feast For Odin

We’re joined by Olivia Lothary to raid the sandbox swathes of A Feast For Odin. Olivia serves up an offering of Miniatures games and we explore the wider Uwe oeuvre to see where A Feast For Odin sits in the pantheon. Games Discussed Night Thirst, Demonship, Warcrow, Aristeia!, Keystone: North America, Agricola, Caverna, Le Havre Further Reading Follow Olivia at https://www.instagram.com/olloplays/ Pre-order Night Thirst https://blacksitestudio.com/en-ca/products/night-thirst-core-rulebook Tinke

Jul 17, 2024 • 1:08:17

The Playlist. July 10th, 2024.

The Playlist. July 10th, 2024.

We continue our summer streak of playlists with all the games to keep you cool.Games DiscussedNews: Mattel colorblind initiative, Rune Quest Humble Bundle, Deep Regrets Kickstarter, Ubisoft PlusVideo Games: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Dredge, Zanki ZeroBoard Games: Diced Veggies, Quest for El Dorado, Paladins of the West Kingdom (plus City of Crowns expansion)Further ReadingMattel colorblind initiativehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185625/mattel-board-card-games-colorblind-accessible-uno-blokus-

Jul 10, 2024 • 51:22

The Playlist. July 10th, 2024.

The Playlist. July 10th, 2024.

We continue our summer streak of playlists with all the games to keep you cool. Games Discussed News: Mattel colorblind initiative, Rune Quest Humble Bundle, Deep Regrets Kickstarter, Ubisoft Plus Video Games: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Dredge, Zanki Zero Board Games: Diced Veggies, Quest for El Dorado, Paladins of the West Kingdom (plus City of Crowns expansion) Further Reading Mattel colorblind initiative https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185625/mattel-board-card-games-colorblind-accessible-un

Jul 10, 2024 • 51:22

The Playlist. July 3rd, 2024.

The Playlist. July 3rd, 2024.

Due to summer scheduling, we’re bringing you a bonus Playlist of various games we’ve been playing. We attempt to balance our gaming diet with various cross-platform experiences, digital adaptations and home-brew hybrids. Games Discussed News: One Million Checkboxes, Game Pass on Amazon Firestick, Cyber-Forge Miniatures for Five Parsecs From Home Video Games: Baldur’s Gate 3, Halo Infinite, Trine, Quilts and Cats of Calico Board Games: Calico, Floor Plan TTRPGS: The Portal at House on the Hill

Jul 3, 2024 • 49:48

The Playlist. July 3rd, 2024.

The Playlist. July 3rd, 2024.

Due to summer scheduling, we’re bringing you a bonus Playlist of various games we’ve been playing. We attempt to balance our gaming diet with various cross-platform experiences, digital adaptations and home-brew hybrids.Games DiscussedNews: One Million Checkboxes, Game Pass on Amazon Firestick, Cyber-Forge Miniatures for Five Parsecs From HomeVideo Games: Baldur’s Gate 3, Halo Infinite, Trine, Quilts and Cats of CalicoBoard Games: Calico, Floor PlanTTRPGS: The Portal at House on the HillFurther

Jul 3, 2024 • 49:48

The Playlist. June 26th, 2024.

The Playlist. June 26th, 2024.

The Summer slump is having a chilling effect on our board game time, so we take the opportunity to sample some TTRPGs. Mark checks out Free RPG day and Daniel tries his hand at solo journaling. Having cracked into the souls-like genre with Another Crab’s Treasure, we continue to explore some other games before our skills become tarnished. Games Discussed News: Nintendo Direct, New Core Books for Dungeons & Dragons, Five Parsecs from Home - Tactics, Free RPG Day Video Games: Elden Ring, Lords of

Jun 26, 2024 • 52:59

The Playlist. June 26th, 2024.

The Playlist. June 26th, 2024.

The Summer slump is having a chilling effect on our board game time, so we take the opportunity to sample some TTRPGs. Mark checks out Free RPG day and Daniel tries his hand at solo journaling. Having cracked into the souls-like genre with Another Crab’s Treasure, we continue to explore some other games before our skills become tarnished.Games DiscussedNews: Nintendo Direct, New Core Books for Dungeons & Dragons, Five Parsecs from Home - Tactics, Free RPG DayVideo Games: Elden Ring, Lords of

Jun 26, 2024 • 52:58

Another Crab’s Treasure

Another Crab’s Treasure

Time to raise some shell and take out the trash! This episode’s featured game is Another Crab’s Treasure, the souls-like platformer from Aggro Crab Games. We discuss accessibility, the types of friction in the genre and combating crabiness. The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify. Further Reading Join the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club. Check out the video version of the podcast at  We’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join

Jun 19, 2024 • 45:19

Another Crab’s Treasure

Another Crab’s Treasure

Time to raise some shell and take out the trash! This episode’s featured game is Another Crab’s Treasure, the souls-like platformer from Aggro Crab Games. We discuss accessibility, the types of friction in the genre and combating crabiness.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/0zUbJaMUNWc .We’re trying out a new video forma

Jun 19, 2024 • 45:19

The Playlist. June 12th, 2024.

The Playlist. June 12th, 2024.

It’s the playlist for June 12th. On this week’s playlist we discuss Summer Game Fest Announcements and the latest Kickstarters we’re excited for. Daniel celebrates hot crab summer and Mark tries his hand at miniature painting.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Tenjutsu, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Crab God, Live A Live, Unicorn Overlord, Rack & SlayBoard Games: Nawalli Kickstarter, Unstoppable! Kickstarter, Battle Spirit Saga, Kutna HoraTTRPGS: Cyberpunk RED: Combat Zone Kickstarter, Mutant Year Ze

Jun 12, 2024 • 45:39

The Playlist. June 12th, 2024.

The Playlist. June 12th, 2024.

It’s the playlist for June 12th. On this week’s playlist we discuss Summer Game Fest Announcements and the latest Kickstarters we’re excited for. Daniel celebrates hot crab summer and Mark tries his hand at miniature painting. Games Discussed Video Games: Tenjutsu, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Crab God, Live A Live, Unicorn Overlord, Rack & Slay Board Games: Nawalli Kickstarter, Unstoppable! Kickstarter, Battle Spirit Saga, Kutna Hora TTRPGS: Cyberpunk RED: Combat Zone Kickstarter, Mutant Year Z

Jun 12, 2024 • 45:40

The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls

The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls

Grab your shovel, this episode we’re digging into The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, the card-based adaptation of the classic rogue-like video game. We discuss how it translates from screen to table, what it means to take inspiration from Magic the Gathering, and how it functions as a customizable game engine. The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify. Further Reading Join the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club. Check out the video version of the

Jun 5, 2024 • 49:53

The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls

The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls

Grab your shovel, this episode we’re digging into The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, the card-based adaptation of the classic rogue-like video game. We discuss how it translates from screen to table, what it means to take inspiration from Magic the Gathering, and how it functions as a customizable game engine.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podca

Jun 5, 2024 • 49:53

The Playlist. May 29, 2024.

The Playlist. May 29, 2024.

It’s the playlist for May 29th. We discuss the games we’ve been playing, and industry news including Video Games, Board Games, TTRPGS, and for the first time, Wargames.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Another Crabs Treasure, Hades 2, Children of Morta, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer 40,000 Rogue TraderBoard Games: Darwin’s JourneyTTRPGS/Wargames: Five Parsecs from Home, Adventure Wargames, One Page Rules, Core SpaceFurther ReadingPuppets in High Places Kicksta

May 29, 2024 • 40:27

The Playlist. May 29, 2024.

The Playlist. May 29, 2024.

It’s the playlist for May 29th. We discuss the games we’ve been playing, and industry news including Video Games, Board Games, TTRPGS, and for the first time, Wargames. Games Discussed Video Games: Another Crabs Treasure, Hades 2, Children of Morta, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader Board Games: Darwin’s Journey TTRPGS/Wargames: Five Parsecs from Home, Adventure Wargames, One Page Rules, Core Space Further Reading Puppets in High Places

May 29, 2024 • 40:27

Botany Manor / Harold Halibut

Botany Manor / Harold Halibut

This episode we’re showcasing a double feature of Indie games with cozy puzzler Botany Manor and stop-motion sci-fi adventure Harold Halibut. We discuss the role of puzzles and narrative in games, and debate the very definition of games as interactive media, artform or Disneyland ride. Further Reading Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8EnOnTwUKY We’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/

May 22, 2024 • 55:07

Botany Manor / Harold Halibut

Botany Manor / Harold Halibut

This episode we’re showcasing a double feature of Indie games with cozy puzzler Botany Manor and stop-motion sci-fi adventure Harold Halibut. We discuss the role of puzzles and narrative in games, and debate the very definition of games as interactive media, artform or Disneyland ride.Further ReadingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8EnOnTwUKYWe’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpL

May 22, 2024 • 55:06

The Playlist. May 15, 2024.

The Playlist. May 15, 2024.

It’s the playlist for May 15th, where we discuss all the other games we’ve been playing, industry news and other topics, including the Las Vegas arcade scene, Dragon’s Dogma anime and Microsoft closing several game studios. Games Discussed Video Games: Final Fantasy Tactics, Hades 2, Hydroneer Board Games: Fallout Shelter The Board Game TTRPGS: Rogue Zone Further Reading Rogue Zone RPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/475483/Rogue-Zone We’re trying out a new video format for more ways t

May 15, 2024 • 50:50

The Playlist. May 15, 2024.

The Playlist. May 15, 2024.

It’s the playlist for May 15th, where we discuss all the other games we’ve been playing, industry news and other topics, including the Las Vegas arcade scene, Dragon’s Dogma anime and Microsoft closing several game studios.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Final Fantasy Tactics, Hades 2, HydroneerBoard Games: Fallout Shelter The Board GameTTRPGS: Rogue ZoneFurther ReadingRogue Zone RPGhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/475483/Rogue-ZoneWe’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the

May 15, 2024 • 50:50

Let’s Go! To Japan

Let’s Go! To Japan

This episode we’re jetting off to Japan, or at least we will be as soon as we’re done planning the perfect itinerary. Game designer Amanda Vallerand joins us to talk about Lets Go! To Japan, the board game about preparing and executing your dream vacation. We discuss flavour text, player expression through storytelling and where we’d like to Let’s Go! Next.Further ReadingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Nr8EyuQ2kEFollow Amanda’s blog https://subsurfacegames.ca/Sign up to be notif

May 8, 2024 • 48:13

Let’s Go! To Japan

Let’s Go! To Japan

This episode we’re jetting off to Japan, or at least we will be as soon as we’re done planning the perfect itinerary. Game designer Amanda Vallerand joins us to talk about Lets Go! To Japan, the board game about preparing and executing your dream vacation. We discuss flavour text, player expression through storytelling and where we’d like to Let’s Go! Next. Further Reading Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Nr8EyuQ2kE Follow Amanda’s blog https://subsurfacegames.ca/ Sign up to be

May 8, 2024 • 48:14

The Playlist. May 01, 2024.

The Playlist. May 01, 2024.

Starting this week, the podcast will be split into 2 parts. The first part will covers what we've been playing and other news of personal interest, aka "The Playlist".  The second part includes the main game or discussion topic. This will be released one week later. Returning guest, Game designer Amanda Vallerand, joins us for the first standalone episode of "The Playlist". Also Discussed Video Games: Hitman World Of Annihilation, Botany Manor, Unicorn Overlord, Eiyuden Chronicles: Rising, Eiyu

May 1, 2024 • 41:20

The Playlist. May 01, 2024.

The Playlist. May 01, 2024.

Starting this week, the podcast will be split into 2 parts. The first part will covers what we've been playing and other news of personal interest, aka "The Playlist". The second part includes the main game or discussion topic. This will be released one week later.Returning guest, Game designer Amanda Vallerand, joins us for the first standalone episode of "The Playlist".Also DiscussedVideo Games: Hitman World Of Annihilation, Botany Manor, Unicorn Overlord, Eiyuden Chronicles: Rising, Eiyuden C

May 1, 2024 • 41:20

Pacific Drive

Pacific Drive

Pack the car for a roadside picnic, we’re heading into the Olympic Exclusion Zone to discuss Pacific Drive, the survival/roguelite/immersive sim game from Ironwood Studios. Mark reports on his recent trip to the real Olympic Peninsula while Daniel channels his love of genre fiction. We discuss the value of friction in games, UI usability and giving character to cars.We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to join the club, so send your feedback and comments to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com o

Apr 9, 2024 • 1:07:00

Pacific Drive

Pacific Drive

Pack the car for a roadside picnic, we’re heading into the Olympic Exclusion Zone to discuss Pacific Drive, the survival/roguelite/immersive sim game from Ironwood Studios. Mark reports on his recent trip to the real Olympic Peninsula while Daniel channels his love of genre fiction. We discuss the value of friction in games, UI usability and giving character to cars. We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to join the club, so send your feedback and comments to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com

Apr 9, 2024 • 1:07:01

Terminal City Tabletop Convention, TCTC

Terminal City Tabletop Convention, TCTC

We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled episode to report on our experience at Terminal City Tabletop Convention in Vancouver. Daniel discusses his exploration of locally made games in development at the Proto Alley. Mark recounts his experience sampling a number of TTRPG’s. We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to tune in. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com an

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:07:23

Terminal City Tabletop Convention, TCTC

Terminal City Tabletop Convention, TCTC

We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled episode to report on our experience at Terminal City Tabletop Convention in Vancouver. Daniel discusses his exploration of locally made games in development at the Proto Alley. Mark recounts his experience sampling a number of TTRPG’s. We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to tune in.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and M

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:07:23

Mythwind

Mythwind

Put on the kettle and grab your blanket as we discuss the latest innovation in cozy games, Mythwind, a cooperative narrative board game with no win/loss conditions. We break down the pros and cons of friction in games, asymmetry and expression of character. We also discuss some TTRPG announcements we’re excited for, Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy and continue to embrace oblivion with some JRPGsFollow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkTickets f

Mar 6, 2024 • 1:22:10

Mythwind

Mythwind

Put on the kettle and grab your blanket as we discuss the latest innovation in cozy games, Mythwind, a cooperative narrative board game with no win/loss conditions. We break down the pros and cons of friction in games, asymmetry and expression of character. We also discuss some TTRPG announcements we’re excited for, Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy and continue to embrace oblivion with some JRPGs Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark Ticket

Mar 6, 2024 • 1:22:11

Jedi Survivor

Jedi Survivor

Grab some seat, we’re activating the hyperdrive to a galaxy far far away to discuss Jedi Survivor. Does it embrace the darkness or grow beyond the dichotomy of declaring a game to be good or bad. We discuss the power of nostalgia, AAA feature creep and why we’d do anything for Turgle. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.

Feb 21, 2024 • 1:23:01

Jedi Survivor

Jedi Survivor

Grab some seat, we’re activating the hyperdrive to a galaxy far far away to discuss Jedi Survivor. Does it embrace the darkness or grow beyond the dichotomy of declaring a game to be good or bad. We discuss the power of nostalgia, AAA feature creep and why we’d do anything for Turgle.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.Fol

Feb 21, 2024 • 1:23:00

Age of Wonders: Planetfall the Board Game

Age of Wonders: Planetfall the Board Game

The Star Union has collapsed and in the power vacuum of its wake, the remaining factions…hold a very orderly auction to divy up its property. For this episode’s featured review we’re dropping in on the tabletop implementation of Age of Wonders: Planetfall to see how the 4X experience translates to a card drafting game.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkTickets for Terminal City Tabletop Convention can be found at  https://terminalcitycon.c

Feb 8, 2024 • 1:22:27

Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Age of Wonders: Planetfall

The Star Union has collapsed and in the power vacuum of its wake, the remaining factions…hold a very orderly auction to divy up its property. For this episode’s featured review we’re dropping in on the tabletop implementation of Age of Wonders: Planetfall to see how the 4X experience translates to a card drafting game. Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark Tickets for Terminal City Tabletop Convention can be found at https://terminalcitycon

Feb 8, 2024 • 1:22:28

Against the Storm

Against the Storm

We built this city on rain and rogues! This episode’s featured review is Against the Storm, the rogue lite city builder from Eremite Games. We discuss the merits of both genres and how they mix, rainpunk, bioessentialism and try to figure out if we’re the bad guys in this cycle of apocalyptic rain.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omniga

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:18:34

Against the Storm

Against the Storm

We built this city on rain and rogues! This episode’s featured review is Against the Storm, the rogue lite city builder from Eremite Games. We discuss the merits of both genres and how they mix, rainpunk, bioessentialism and try to figure out if we’re the bad guys in this cycle of apocalyptic rain. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omn

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:18:35

Food & Games w/ Hot Banana

Food & Games w/ Hot Banana

We’re celebrating both our 50th episode and the end of the year, so indulging in one of our favourite topics: food. To share in the feast, we’re joined by Marie and Pauline from Hot Banana Games. We discuss our favourite food themed games, and our favourite spots to eat around Vancouver and abroad.Also, sorry about Mark's bad audio quality!Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com an

Jan 8, 2024 • 1:24:08

Food & Games w/ Hot Banana

Food & Games w/ Hot Banana

We’re celebrating both our 50th episode and the end of the year, so indulging in one of our favourite topics: food. To share in the feast, we’re joined by Marie and Pauline from Hot Banana Games. We discuss our favourite food themed games, and our favourite spots to eat around Vancouver and abroad. Also, sorry about Mark's bad audio quality! Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.co

Jan 8, 2024 • 1:24:08

PAX Unplugged

PAX Unplugged

As we bring the year to a close we’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled format, with Daniel bringing back a report from the floor of PAX Unplugged. We discuss some of the games seen at the show, the growing intersection between board games and TTRPGS, and physical adaptations of video games. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark. Se

Dec 14, 2023 • 1:06:05

PAX Unplugged

PAX Unplugged

As we bring the year to a close we’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled format, with Daniel bringing back a report from the floor of PAX Unplugged. We discuss some of the games seen at the show, the growing intersection between board games and TTRPGS, and physical adaptations of video games. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark.Send

Dec 14, 2023 • 1:06:04

Fallout the Roleplaying Game

Fallout the Roleplaying Game

We're venturing out of the vault and into the wide world of TTRPG’s with our first feature review. We discuss the Fallout Roleplaying game along with our experiences and feelings on the broader Tabletop space.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omni

Nov 29, 2023 • 1:26:42

Fallout the Roleplaying Game

Fallout the Roleplaying Game

We're venturing out of the vault and into the wide world of TTRPG’s with our first feature review. We discuss the Fallout Roleplaying game along with our experiences and feelings on the broader Tabletop space. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1:26:42

Cocoon

Cocoon

This episode we’re pondering the orbs of Cocoon, the new reality-bending puzzle game from Geometric Interactive. We use it as a lens to discuss the wider genre, puzzles as a language and the unfortunate gulf between a game letting you be smart and making you feel smart.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:

Nov 8, 2023 • 1:10:57

Cocoon

Cocoon

This episode we’re pondering the orbs of Cocoon, the new reality-bending puzzle game from Geometric Interactive. We use it as a lens to discuss the wider genre, puzzles as a language and the unfortunate gulf between a game letting you be smart and making you feel smart. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps New

Nov 8, 2023 • 1:10:57

Fit to Print

Fit to Print

Stop the Presses! We have breaking news on Fit to Print, the latest game from Peter McPherson and Flatout Games. We investigate this real-time tile-laying game for our featured review of the episode. We also discuss virtual tabletop systems and some upcoming releases we’re excited about. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.clu

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:17:36

Fit to Print

Fit to Print

Stop the Presses! We have breaking news on Fit to Print, the latest game from Peter McPherson and Flatout Games. We investigate this real-time tile-laying game for our featured review of the episode. We also discuss virtual tabletop systems and some upcoming releases we’re excited about.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:17:36

Starfield

Starfield

Power up your grav drives and get comfortable, we’ve got 1000 planets to explore so this might take a while. In this week’s galaxy length episode we’re talking Starfield, Bethesda’s ambitious new open world RPG. We discuss the nature of Science Fiction, world building and what motivates us in an open world game.  We also talk about the trend of AI art in games and some upcoming releases we’re excited about. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcomi

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:37:19

Starfield

Starfield

Power up your grav drives and get comfortable, we’ve got 1000 planets to explore so this might take a while. In this week’s galaxy length episode we’re talking Starfield, Bethesda’s ambitious new open world RPG. We discuss the nature of Science Fiction, world building and what motivates us in an open world game. We also talk about the trend of AI art in games and some upcoming releases we’re excited about.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:37:18

Isle of Cats

Isle of Cats

The cats are out of the bag and loose on the ship. This episode we’re talking about Isle of Cats, the game of card drafting and tile placement with fabulously fantastical felines.We also discuss some upcoming Kickstarters we’re excited for, SAG-AFTRA strike’s possible extension into video games and early Starfield impressions.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via o

Sep 12, 2023 • 1:04:34

Isle of Cats

Isle of Cats

The cats are out of the bag and loose on the ship. This episode we’re talking about Isle of Cats, the game of card drafting and tile placement with fabulously fantastical felines. We also discuss some upcoming Kickstarters we’re excited for, SAG-AFTRA strike’s possible extension into video games and early Starfield impressions. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or v

Sep 12, 2023 • 1:04:35

Venba

Venba

This episode we’re tasting the indie video game Venba, a narrative game about family, immigration and culture, all through the lens of cooking. We discuss cooking games as a genre, but also what it means to tell stories from a unique personal perspective and the broader definition of food as sustenance, family, memory and an expression of love.We also discuss our excitement for Starfield, whether TTRPG’s work as video games and what’s on our playlist, including an update on our exploration of CC

Aug 24, 2023 • 1:07:44

Venba

Venba

This episode we’re tasting the indie video game Venba, a narrative game about family, immigration and culture, all through the lens of cooking. We discuss cooking games as a genre, but also what it means to tell stories from a unique personal perspective and the broader definition of food as sustenance, family, memory and an expression of love. We also discuss our excitement for Starfield, whether TTRPG’s work as video games and what’s on our playlist, including an update on our exploration of

Aug 24, 2023 • 1:07:45

Underwater Cities

Underwater Cities

This episode we’re taking a deep dive to examine Vladimir Suchy’s Underwater Cities, the worker placement game of building a new home beneath the waves with an innovative hand management system. Is it better down where it’s wetter? Why do people keep comparing this to Terraforming Mars? How Delicious is kelp?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https:/

Aug 10, 2023 • 1:15:42

Underwater Cities

Underwater Cities

This episode we’re taking a deep dive to examine Vladimir Suchy’s Underwater Cities, the worker placement game of building a new home beneath the waves with an innovative hand management system. Is it better down where it’s wetter? Why do people keep comparing this to Terraforming Mars? How Delicious is kelp? Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website http

Aug 10, 2023 • 1:15:42

Eternal: The Card Game

Eternal: The Card Game

This episode we’re looking at Eternal: The Card game, the digital decking-building dueler that is legally distinct from any magic gatherings. We use it as a lens to discuss our favourite mechanics and formats within the genre.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 2:17Playlist: 12:18Main Topic: 31:37Games Disc

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:17:48

Eternal: The Card Game

Eternal: The Card Game

This episode we’re looking at Eternal: The Card game, the digital decking-building dueler that is legally distinct from any magic gatherings. We use it as a lens to discuss our favourite mechanics and formats within the genre. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps News: 2:17 Playlist: 12:18 Main Topic: 31:37 Ga

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:17:49

It’s A Wonderful World

It’s A Wonderful World

I see cubes of green, and red cubes too. This episode’s featured game is It’s a Wonderful World, the engine building game of fast drafting and cube pushing. We get to the bottom of important questions like do you like your world domination with red flavour or blue? Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps News: 1:

Jul 5, 2023 • 1:09:27

It’s A Wonderful World

It’s A Wonderful World

I see cubes of green, and red cubes too. This episode’s featured game is It’s a Wonderful World, the engine building game of fast drafting and cube pushing. We get to the bottom of important questions like do you like your world domination with red flavour or blue?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:37Pla

Jul 5, 2023 • 1:09:27

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

This episode's deep dive is all the way from the Great Sky Island to the depths, as we explore The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We’re joined by Jillian Ross and barely scratch the surface of what this enormous game has to offer but discuss how it handles tutorialization, immersive simulation and why Zelda is Keyser SözeYou can find Jillian’s work at https://bio.link/meanpomeloFollow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in you

Jun 20, 2023 • 1:20:04

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

This episode's deep dive is all the way from the Great Sky Island to the depths, as we explore The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We’re joined by Jillian Ross and barely scratch the surface of what this enormous game has to offer but discuss how it handles tutorialization, immersive simulation and why Zelda is Keyser Söze You can find Jillian’s work at https://bio.link/meanpomelo Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in

Jun 20, 2023 • 1:20:04

Caverna

Caverna

Grab yer lantern and pick, we’re delving deep and shining a light on Caverna, the Uwe Rosenburg’s re-imagining of his classic Agricola, now a classic in its own right. We discuss punishment in games, forms of replayability and the joy of playing farm.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:02Playlist: 10:51Ma

Jun 6, 2023 • 1:22:12

Caverna

Caverna

Grab yer lantern and pick, we’re delving deep and shining a light on Caverna, the Uwe Rosenburg’s re-imagining of his classic Agricola, now a classic in its own right. We discuss punishment in games, forms of replayability and the joy of playing farm. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps News: 1:02 Playlist: 1

Jun 6, 2023 • 1:22:12

Minecraft Legends

Minecraft Legends

We’re exploring the latest in block-based technology and once again fulfilling our quota of Canadian Content with the locally-made Minecraft Legends, the new real-time strategy version of the megalith Minecraft franchise. We discuss tutorialization, sandbox gameplay and battlefield communication.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigame

May 23, 2023 • 1:14:14

Minecraft Legends

Minecraft Legends

We’re exploring the latest in block-based technology and once again fulfilling our quota of Canadian Content with the locally-made Minecraft Legends, the new real-time strategy version of the megalith Minecraft franchise. We discuss tutorialization, sandbox gameplay and battlefield communication. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnig

May 23, 2023 • 1:14:15

Roll & Write Games

Roll & Write Games

Grab your pencils and 99 of your closest friends, we’re drafting up something completely different and looking at the genre of Roll & Write board games. Mark is away but Daniel is joined by Denis Ryan to give a primer for what these games entail, what they bring to the table and some of our favourite examples.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website ht

May 9, 2023 • 1:12:04

Roll & Write Games

Roll & Write Games

Grab your pencils and 99 of your closest friends, we’re drafting up something completely different and looking at the genre of Roll & Write board games. Mark is away but Daniel is joined by Denis Ryan to give a primer for what these games entail, what they bring to the table and some of our favourite examples. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website htt

May 9, 2023 • 1:12:05

Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush

This episode we’re tuning in and rocking out to Hi-Fi Rush, the rhythm action game that lets you beat-em-up to the beat. We discuss accessibility, what it means to be truly in sync with a game, and some of our favourite rhythm games. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps News: 1:17 Playlist: 7:11 Main Topic: 25

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:08:30

Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush

This episode we’re tuning in and rocking out to Hi-Fi Rush, the rhythm action game that lets you beat-em-up to the beat. We discuss accessibility, what it means to be truly in sync with a game, and some of our favourite rhythm games.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:17Playlist: 7:11Main Topic: 25:52Game

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:08:30

Terminal City Tabletop Convention

Terminal City Tabletop Convention

We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled game club to take a staycation and enjoy the return of the local board Terminal City Boardgame Convention. We discuss our experience both attending and helping to organise the convention, and the games we played.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:42Playlist: 10:

Mar 22, 2023 • 1:19:10

Terminal City Tabletop Convention

Terminal City Tabletop Convention

We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled game club to take a staycation and enjoy the return of the local board Terminal City Boardgame Convention. We discuss our experience both attending and helping to organise the convention, and the games we played. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps News: 1:42 Playlis

Mar 22, 2023 • 1:19:11

Orléans

Orléans

The latest episode of The Omnigamers Club is out of the bag! We discuss Orléans, the board game of building bags and managing monks in mediaeval France. We also chat about  The Might To Rule: Live Root RPG Event, a new #1 on BoardGameGeek, The Last of Us TV show and other games on our playlist.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.clu

Mar 1, 2023 • 1:20:49

Orléans

Orléans

The latest episode of The Omnigamers Club is out of the bag! We discuss Orléans, the board game of building bags and managing monks in mediaeval France. We also chat about  The Might To Rule: Live Root RPG Event, a new #1 on BoardGameGeek, The Last of Us TV show and other games on our playlist. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes. Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.

Mar 1, 2023 • 1:20:49

Tinykin

Tinykin

All you need is jump and a bunch of little guys. This episode we're scaling things down and putting a magnifying glass to Tinykin. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps News: 0:54Playlist: 11:29Main Game: 27:05Other Games Discussed Tales of Symphonia, Xenoblade Chronicles, Gizmos, It's a Wonderful Wor

Feb 15, 2023 • 1:04:51

Tinykin

Tinykin

All you need is jump and a bunch of little guys. This episode we're scaling things down and putting a magnifying glass to Tinykin. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!  Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.  Timestamps News: 0:54 Playlist: 11:29 Main Game: 27:05 Other Games Discussed Tales of Symphonia, Xenoblade Chronicles, Gizmos, It's a Wonderf

Feb 15, 2023 • 1:04:52

Dune Imperium with Jamie Daggers

Dune Imperium with Jamie Daggers

It’s a melange a trois as we’re joined by Jamie Daggers to talk about Dune Imperium in an extremely analog episode so jam-packed with board games, we forget to talk about any video games. We discuss wargaming, our favourite board games of 2022, theme as a gateway vs a hurdle, and completely fail our ‘don’t compare Dune Imperium to Lost Ruins of Arnak challenge’.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your question

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:28:36

Dune Imperium with Jamie Daggers

Dune Imperium with Jamie Daggers

It’s a melange a trois as we’re joined by Jamie Daggers to talk about Dune Imperium in an extremely analog episode so jam-packed with board games, we forget to talk about any video games. We discuss wargaming, our favourite board games of 2022, theme as a gateway vs a hurdle, and completely fail our ‘don’t compare Dune Imperium to Lost Ruins of Arnak challenge’. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your quest

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:28:36

Hades

Hades

There is no escape, the eternal cycle continues, Sisyphus must continue to push his boulder, and another podcast is released. This episode we’re joined by Quinn Brander, who brings his expertise designing both board games and video games to discuss one of his favourite games: Hades. We discuss the difference between roguelikes and roguelites, agency vs improvisation and which character we’d like to step on us, I mean date.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details

Jan 11, 2023 • 1:17:50

Hades

Hades

There is no escape, the eternal cycle continues, Sisyphus must continue to push his boulder, and another podcast is released. This episode we’re joined by Quinn Brander, who brings his expertise designing both board games and video games to discuss one of his favourite games: Hades. We discuss the difference between roguelikes and roguelites, agency vs improvisation and which character we’d like to step on us, I mean date. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more detai

Jan 11, 2023 • 1:17:50

Spirit Island

Spirit Island

We’ve discovered a new island in the sea of board games and we’re staking our claim. It sure would be inconvenient if any other podcasters had already discussed it. This episode is all about Spirit Island, the hit co-operative game about decolonization. We discuss the nature of communication and quarterbacking in co-operative games, accessibility by way of difficulty and what it means to be anti-colonial. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:14:12

Spirit Island

Spirit Island

We’ve discovered a new island in the sea of board games and we’re staking our claim. It sure would be inconvenient if any other podcasters had already discussed it. This episode is all about Spirit Island, the hit co-operative game about decolonization. We discuss the nature of communication and quarterbacking in co-operative games, accessibility by way of difficulty and what it means to be anti-colonial.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming e

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:14:12

Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors

This episode we’re talking Vampire Survivors, the idle roguelike video game talking over the world…right after one more run. We discuss the nature of idle games, the place of addictive gameplay loops, gambling mechanics and shameless reskins. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps Not-so-news: 2:06 Wh

Nov 29, 2022 • 1:06:57

Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors

This episode we’re talking Vampire Survivors, the idle roguelike video game talking over the world…right after one more run. We discuss the nature of idle games, the place of addictive gameplay loops, gambling mechanics and shameless reskins.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNot-so-news: 2:06Whatcha

Nov 29, 2022 • 1:06:56

Space Base

Space Base

Mark and Denis are plotting a course to deep space in the 2018 board game 'Space Base' by John D Clair. Denis Ryan (quaidrayn) is filling a co-host seat while Daniel is patrolling the other side of the planet! We put our dice rolling skills to the test to see whether strategy or chance wins the day in this competitive space conquest game. Along the way we discuss whether digital board games hold up to their analog editions, or do digital conversions have advantages of their own. Follow us on Tw

Nov 9, 2022 • 1:00:39

Space Base

Space Base

Mark and Denis are plotting a course to deep space in the 2018 board game 'Space Base' by John D Clair.Denis Ryan (quaidrayn) is filling a co-host seat while Daniel is patrolling the other side of the planet!We put our dice rolling skills to the test to see whether strategy or chance wins the day in this competitive space conquest game.Along the way we discuss whether digital board games hold up to their analog editions, or do digital conversions have advantages of their own.Follow us on Twitter

Nov 9, 2022 • 1:00:39

SHUX 2022 Grab Bag

SHUX 2022 Grab Bag

This episode we’re taking a break from our regular schedule. Mark flexes his interview skills again and chats to Daniel about his experiences at SHUX, the games played both new and old, the friends made along the way, and the anxiety around the return of board game conventions.Games discussed in depth include: Cosmic Frog, Sidereal Confluence, Tabriz, Rebuilding Seattle.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your

Oct 25, 2022 • 1:16:01

SHUX 2022 Grab Bag

SHUX 2022 Grab Bag

This episode we’re taking a break from our regular schedule. Mark flexes his interview skills again and chats to Daniel about his experiences at SHUX, the games played both new and old, the friends made along the way, and the anxiety around the return of board game conventions. Games discussed in depth include: Cosmic Frog, Sidereal Confluence, Tabriz, Rebuilding Seattle. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in

Oct 25, 2022 • 1:16:01

Disney’s Dreamlight Valley, Life Sim Games

Disney’s Dreamlight Valley, Life Sim Games

This episode we discuss the new lifestyle sim Disney's Dreamlight Valley as a lens to discuss our favorite games in the genre, what happens when you throw all of Disney in a blender, and why games about 'escaping' capitalism to vibe on an island and make friends still need a loan shark.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigam

Oct 11, 2022 • 1:14:08

Disney's Dreamlight Valley, Life Sim Games

Disney's Dreamlight Valley, Life Sim Games

This episode we discuss the new lifestyle sim Disney's Dreamlight Valley as a lens to discuss our favorite games in the genre, what happens when you throw all of Disney in a blender, and why games about 'escaping' capitalism to vibe on an island and make friends still need a loan shark. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omni

Oct 11, 2022 • 1:14:09

Russian Railroads

Russian Railroads

It's full steam ahead for the next episode of The Omnigamers' Club, and we even picked up a passenger. We're joined by designer Amanda Vallerand, designer of ‘With a Smile and a Gun’ and the upcoming ‘Mapping the World’ to chat about one of her favourite games: Russian Railroads and its recent remaster Ultimate Railroads.  You can check out Amanda’s designs and insights at https://twitter.com/AmyDesignsGames and https://subsurfacegames.ca/. You can learn more about her upcoming game Mapping the

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:04:11

Russian Railroads

Russian Railroads

It's full steam ahead for the next episode of The Omnigamers' Club, and we even picked up a passenger. We're joined by designer Amanda Vallerand, designer of ‘With a Smile and a Gun’ and the upcoming ‘Mapping the World’ to chat about one of her favourite games: Russian Railroads and its recent remaster Ultimate Railroads. You can check out Amanda’s designs and insights at https://twitter.com/AmyDesignsGames and https://subsurfacegames.ca/. You can learn more about her upcoming game Mapping the W

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:04:11

Citizen Sleeper

Citizen Sleeper

It’s our 1 year anniversary and we’re celebrating…by reviewing yet another dystopian sci-fi game!We discuss the definition of role-playing, using dice to portray emotion and meaning and why the real cyberpunk is the friends we made along the way.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsThe Playlist: 6:23Mai

Sep 6, 2022 • 1:18:29

Citizen Sleeper

Citizen Sleeper

It’s our 1 year anniversary and we’re celebrating…by reviewing yet another dystopian sci-fi game! We discuss the definition of role-playing, using dice to portray emotion and meaning and why the real cyberpunk is the friends we made along the way. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps The Playlist: 6

Sep 6, 2022 • 1:18:29

Tigris and Euphrates

Tigris and Euphrates

This episode of The Omnigamers’ Club we're going back in time to the ancient history of both Mesopotamia and board games with Reiner Knizia's classic Tigris and Euphrates.Has this historical artefact dated poorly or does it remain a pillar of the hobby?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsMain Game: 28:

Aug 10, 2022 • 1:12:54

Tigris and Euphrates

Tigris and Euphrates

This episode of The Omnigamers’ Club we're going back in time to the ancient history of both Mesopotamia and board games with Reiner Knizia's classic Tigris and Euphrates. Has this historical artefact dated poorly or does it remain a pillar of the hobby? Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps Main Game

Aug 10, 2022 • 1:12:55

Floppy Knights

Floppy Knights

This episode we’re testing out the latest technology in deck building mechanics with Floppy Knights, the video game that lets you sling cards to control a turn-based tactics battle. We’re joined by Aaron from Boards Alive to discuss our history with both genres and how this new hybrid brings them together. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our websi

Jul 20, 2022 • 1:21:17

Floppy Knights

Floppy Knights

This episode we’re testing out the latest technology in deck building mechanics with Floppy Knights, the video game that lets you sling cards to control a turn-based tactics battle. We’re joined by Aaron from Boards Alive to discuss our history with both genres and how this new hybrid brings them together.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website

Jul 20, 2022 • 1:21:17

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

What happens when you terraform the classic game Terraforming Mars to make it more focused and colourful? This episode Mark and Daniel are going back to space to look at the standalone spin-off Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition and debate what it truly means to streamline a game. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers

Jun 28, 2022 • 1:09:53

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

What happens when you terraform the classic game Terraforming Mars to make it more focused and colourful? This episode Mark and Daniel are going back to space to look at the standalone spin-off Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition and debate what it truly means to streamline a game.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.cl

Jun 28, 2022 • 1:09:53

Norco

Norco

NORCO is a radical exploration of identity, reality and the anxiety of living in a sinking city next to a megacorporate refinery, now with robots! Mark and Daniel explore the swamps of Louisiana, our history with point and click adventures, and just what genre this episode’s game fits into. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.

May 31, 2022 • 57:14

Norco

Norco

NORCO is a radical exploration of identity, reality and the anxiety of living in a sinking city next to a megacorporate refinery, now with robots! Mark and Daniel explore the swamps of Louisiana, our history with point and click adventures, and just what genre this episode’s game fits into.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omn

May 31, 2022 • 57:13

Great Western Trail, Second Edition

Great Western Trail, Second Edition

Breaking news from the frontier of gaming podcasts: Great Western Trail now has a second edition and is available on Board Game Arena, so this episode is all about Alexander Pfister’s award winning cowpoke simulator. The tracks are laid, the herds are corralled, but is this sandbox board game big enough for both of us?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or vi

May 12, 2022 • 1:02:34

Great Western Trail, Second Edition

Great Western Trail, Second Edition

Breaking news from the frontier of gaming podcasts: Great Western Trail now has a second edition and is available on Board Game Arena, so this episode is all about Alexander Pfister’s award winning cowpoke simulator. The tracks are laid, the herds are corralled, but is this sandbox board game big enough for both of us? Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or

May 12, 2022 • 1:02:34

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

After our tepid response to The Avengers video game, Mark and Daniel see if Star Lord and friends can go from zero to hero. We’ve been holding out for a hero of a Marvel game, so we discuss whether the Gardeners of the Galaxy can harvest something of value or if it’s tainted love for the franchise.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https:/

Apr 20, 2022 • 1:04:21

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

After our tepid response to The Avengers video game, Mark and Daniel see if Star Lord and friends can go from zero to hero. We’ve been holding out for a hero of a Marvel game, so we discuss whether the Gardeners of the Galaxy can harvest something of value or if it’s tainted love for the franchise. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website http

Apr 20, 2022 • 1:04:22

Lost Cities: The Card Game

Lost Cities: The Card Game

This is an edited version of a very special episode, live from Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022, a local Vancouver gaming con. Mark teaches Lost Cities to Daniel live on air, so the takes are fresh out of the oven. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022 Live Stream VOD - 0:50:00 Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omniga

Apr 7, 2022 • 43:51

Lost Cities: The Card Game

Lost Cities: The Card Game

This is an edited version of a very special episode, live from Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022, a local Vancouver gaming con. Mark teaches Lost Cities to Daniel live on air, so the takes are fresh out of the oven.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022 Live Stream VOD - 0:50:00.Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamer

Apr 7, 2022 • 43:51

Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure

Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure

Hold on to your badonkadonks, our next podcast is covering the new standalone version of Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep (originally DLC for Borderlands 2). We use this bite-sized adventure as a lens to explore a retrospective on the broader Borderlands series and especially how the divisive Tina has come to be such a representative focal point. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback

Mar 15, 2022 • 54:34

Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure

Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure

Hold on to your badonkadonks, our next podcast is covering the new standalone version of Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep (originally DLC for Borderlands 2). We use this bite-sized adventure as a lens to explore a retrospective on the broader Borderlands series and especially how the divisive Tina has come to be such a representative focal point.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to

Mar 15, 2022 • 54:33

Race for the Galaxy / Roll for the Galaxy / New Frontiers

Race for the Galaxy / Roll for the Galaxy / New Frontiers

Get ready to race, roll and flip across space as Mark and Daniel cover Tom Lehmann's cardboard-matic universe spanning the known galaxy. We cover the classic card game Race for the Galaxy, it’s successors Race for the Galaxy (co-designed by Wei-Hwa Huang) and New Frontiers, exploring how the mechanics and themes are translated into new forms (assuming someone actually played the explore phase card).Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episode

Feb 23, 2022 • 1:10:28

Race for the Galaxy / Roll for the Galaxy / New Frontiers

Race for the Galaxy / Roll for the Galaxy / New Frontiers

Get ready to race, roll and flip across space as Mark and Daniel cover Tom Lehmann's cardboard-matic universe spanning the known galaxy. We cover the classic card game Race for the Galaxy, it’s successors Race for the Galaxy (co-designed by Wei-Hwa Huang) and New Frontiers, exploring how the mechanics and themes are translated into new forms (assuming someone actually played the explore phase card). Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episo

Feb 23, 2022 • 1:10:29

Backbone, My City, Final Fantasy XII, Borderlands

Backbone, My City, Final Fantasy XII, Borderlands

This episode, Mark and Daniel take a trip through the rain-swept, grimy backstreets of Vancouver. We also play Backbone aka ‘that raccoon detective game’, dumpster diving for the truth in this noir mystery modelled after our own backyard.Catch Daniel livestreaming a playthrough of the game on Wednesday evenings 8.30pm PST.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com o

Feb 9, 2022 • 50:38

Backbone, My City, Final Fantasy XII, Borderlands

Backbone, My City, Final Fantasy XII, Borderlands

This episode, Mark and Daniel take a trip through the rain-swept, grimy backstreets of Vancouver. We also play Backbone aka ‘that raccoon detective game’, dumpster diving for the truth in this noir mystery modelled after our own backyard. Catch Daniel livestreaming a playthrough of the game on Wednesday evenings 8.30pm PST Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.co

Feb 9, 2022 • 50:39

7 Wonders Duel, Pantheon, and Architects

7 Wonders Duel, Pantheon, and Architects

It’s a duel for the ages, all 3 of them! Especially as Mark and Daniel find themselves disagreeing more than any game yet. This episode we explore the marble pillar of 2 player board games: 7 Wonders Duel, it’s relationship to the original game and a brief discussion of the new 7 Wonders Architects.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https:

Jan 25, 2022 • 53:18

7 Wonders Duel, Pantheon, and Architects

7 Wonders Duel, Pantheon, and Architects

It’s a duel for the ages, all 3 of them! Especially as Mark and Daniel find themselves disagreeing more than any game yet. This episode we explore the marble pillar of 2 player board games: 7 Wonders Duel, it’s relationship to the original game and a brief discussion of the new 7 Wonders Architects. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website htt

Jan 25, 2022 • 53:19

Halo 4, Halo 5 Guardians

Halo 4, Halo 5 Guardians

With everyone excited to play Halo Infinite, we’re making a slipspace jump back to 343 Industries’ first release Halo 4, to see how it holds up. We also discuss Halo 5: Guardians and the broader Halo Universe, all while resisting the urge to recite Gregorian chant. The safety’s are off on spoilers across both games. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.co

Jan 4, 2022 • 1:07:51

Halo 4 / Halo 5 Guardians

Halo 4 / Halo 5 Guardians

With everyone excited to play Halo Infinite, we’re making a slipspace jump back to 343 Industries’ first release Halo 4, to see how it holds up. We also discuss Halo 5: Guardians and the broader Halo Universe, all while resisting the urge to recite Gregorian chant. The safety’s are off on spoilers across both games.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com o

Jan 4, 2022 • 1:07:51

Games of the Year 2021

Games of the Year 2021

We’re celebrating both the end of the year and double digit episodes so taking a break from the single game format for something a little different. This episode we’re discussing our personal games of the year, not necessarily 2021 releases or even our favourites but games that meant something special to us in what continues to be a difficult time to cover a wide variety of games.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthr

Dec 21, 2021 • 1:11:00

Games of the Year 2021

Games of the Year 2021

We’re celebrating both the end of the year and double digit episodes so taking a break from the single game format for something a little different. This episode we’re discussing our personal games of the year, not necessarily 2021 releases or even our favourites but games that meant something special to us in what continues to be a difficult time to cover a wide variety of games. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playt

Dec 21, 2021 • 1:11:01

Cascadia, Unpacking, Greedfall, Pokemon D&P

Cascadia, Unpacking, Greedfall, Pokemon D&P

We’ve discussed it, we’ve given away a copy, we’ve even created a themed feast for it, so now we’re taking a break from worker placement games for a staycation in our own backyard to properly feature Cascadia, the tile-laying puzzle drafter that we just can’t stop talking about it. Joining us are our first guests and honorary members of the Omnigamers’ Club: Ilya & Tylor from Kovray Studios! Find their own video on Cascadia and more at: https://www.youtube.com/c/kovray Follow us on Twitter (ht

Dec 7, 2021 • 47:07

Cascadia, Unpacking, Greedfall, Pokemon D&P

Cascadia, Unpacking, Greedfall, Pokemon D&P

We’ve discussed it, we’ve given away a copy, we’ve even created a themed feast for it, so now we’re taking a break from worker placement games for a staycation in our own backyard to properly feature Cascadia, the tile-laying puzzle drafter that we just can’t stop talking about it.Joining us are our first guests and honorary members of the Omnigamers’ Club: Ilya & Tylor from Kovray Studios! Find their own video on Cascadia and more at: https://www.youtube.com/c/kovrayFollow us on Twitter (ht

Dec 7, 2021 • 47:07

Marvel's Avengers, Kabuto Sumo, Crackdown 3

Marvel's Avengers, Kabuto Sumo, Crackdown 3

Mark and Daniel team up to fight the forces of Games-as-Service with the much maligned video game Marvel Avengers. Can it be redeemed? Or does it turn to villainy under the weighty expectations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Year Released: 2020 Developer: Crystal Dynamics Publisher: Square Enix Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our websit

Nov 23, 2021 • 53:50

Marvel’s Avengers, Kabuto Sumo, Crackdown 3

Marvel’s Avengers, Kabuto Sumo, Crackdown 3

Mark and Daniel team up to fight the forces of Games-as-Service with the much maligned video game Marvel Avengers. Can it be redeemed? Or does it turn to villainy under the weighty expectations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?Year Released: 2020Developer: Crystal DynamicsPublisher: Square EnixFollow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website http

Nov 23, 2021 • 53:50

Yokohama, Inscryption, Dishonored

Yokohama, Inscryption, Dishonored

It’s the Meiji era in the city of Yokohama and the gates have been opened to foreign influence and technology, like worker placement board games. You play one of the city’s leading business men trying to corner the market, and your opponents meeples. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the board game Yokohama.We also discuss Inscryption and Dishonored.Follow us on Twitter for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com

Nov 9, 2021 • 49:27

Yokohama, Inscryption, Dishonored

Yokohama, Inscryption, Dishonored

It’s the Meiji era in the city of Yokohama and the gates have been opened to foreign influence and technology, like worker placement board games. You play one of the city’s leading business men trying to corner the market, and your opponents meeples. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the board game Yokohama. We also discuss Inscryption and Dishonored. Follow us on Twitter for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.

Nov 9, 2021 • 49:28

The Long Dark

The Long Dark

As we settle in for 6 months of darkness and rain here in Vancouver, we get into the mood by attempting to survive even more extreme conditions and the many ways to die in the remote Canadian wilderness. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the locally-made video game The Long Dark.Year Released: 2017Director/Writer: Raphael van LieropDeveloper/Publisher: Hinterland StudioFollow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!omnigamers-006-the-long-dark.mp3

Oct 29, 2021 • 41:50

The Long Dark

The Long Dark

As we settle in for 6 months of darkness and rain here in Vancouver, we get into the mood by attempting to survive even more extreme conditions and the many ways to die in the remote Canadian wilderness.  Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the locally-made video game The Long Dark. Year Released: 2017 Director/Writer: Raphael van Lierop Developer/Publisher: Hinterland Studio Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!

Oct 26, 2021 • 41:51

Architects of West Kingdom

Architects of West Kingdom

We travel back in time to a period of paranoia, and religious inquisitions. No, not the witch hunts but the rarely explored Carolingian Empire, circa 850 AD. Can a morality system work in a board game? Can we give up our life of crime and redeem ourselves? Or will we give in to suspicion of our fellow townsmeeple?Join Mark and Daniel as they talk about the worker-placement board game Architects of the West Kingdom Year Released2018DesignersShem PhillipsS J MacdonaldArtistMihajlo DimitrievskiPubl

Oct 12, 2021 • 44:09

Architects of West Kingdom

Architects of West Kingdom

We travel back in time to a period of paranoia, and religious inquisitions. No, not the witch hunts but the rarely explored Carolingian Empire, circa 850 AD. Can a morality system work in a board game? Can we give up our life of crime and redeem ourselves? Or will we give in to suspicion of our fellow townsmeeple? Join Mark and Daniel as they talk about the worker-placement board game Architects of the West Kingdom. Follow us on social media or YouTube for more details on our upcoming livestrea

Oct 12, 2021 • 44:10

Iron Harvest

Iron Harvest

Lions and Tigers and mechs, oh my! This week we’re travelling back to the world of 1920+. No not Scythe, but Iron Harvest, the video game inspired by the same alternate history universe by Jakub Różalski.Join Mark and Daniel as they talk Diesel-Punk, Euro-Jank and more in light of this Real-Time Strategy Game.Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!omnigamers-004-iron-harvest.mp3

Sep 28, 2021 • 42:01

Iron Harvest

Iron Harvest

Lions and Tigers and mechs, oh my! This week we’re travelling back to the world of 1920+. No not Scythe, but Iron Harvest, the video game inspired by the same alternate history universe by Jakub Różalski. Join Mark and Daniel as they talk Diesel-Punk, Euro-Jank and more in light of this Real-Time Strategy Game. Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!

Sep 28, 2021 • 42:02

Beyond the Sun

Beyond the Sun

This week we’re travelling back to the board game table, shattering the limits of what tech tree progression can offer with Beyond the Sun.This science-fiction worker-placement game takes your quintessential 4X tech tree and zeroes in with laser focus. But is there enough mass to pull its weight alone or does this tech tree wither without the traditional elements of its genre.Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the boundaries of space, technological advancement and beyond!Follow us on social me

Sep 14, 2021 • 40:44

Beyond the Sun

Beyond the Sun

This week we’re travelling back to the board game table, shattering the limits of what tech tree progression can offer with Beyond the Sun. This science-fiction worker-placement game takes your quintessential 4X tech tree and zeroes in with laser focus. But is there enough mass to pull its weight alone or does this tech tree wither without the traditional elements of its genre. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the boundaries of space, technological advancement and beyond! Follow us on social

Sep 14, 2021 • 40:44

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Builders 2

We’re taking our first look at the digital side of the Omnigamer coin with the video game Dragon Quest Builders 2. The Children of Hargon have banned all building and creativity across the realm. It’s up to you to join forces with your friend ‘Definitely-not-the-dark-lord’ Malroth to change hearts and minds block-by-block. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss whether the lost art of building was worth re-awakening. Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief! Ne

Aug 31, 2021 • 35:55

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Builders 2

We’re taking our first look at the digital side of the Omnigamer coin with the video game Dragon Quest Builders 2​​​​​​​. The Children of Hargon have banned all building and creativity across the realm. It’s up to you to join forces with your friend ‘Definitely-not-the-dark-lord’ Malroth to change hearts and minds block-by-block. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss whether the lost art of building was worth re-awakening.Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debri

Aug 31, 2021 • 35:55

Lost Ruins of Arnak

Lost Ruins of Arnak

Welcome to the Omnigamers' Club, a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it. For our debut episode we’re excavating the board game 'The Lost Ruins of Arnak.' Does researching these temples reveal hidden depth or is in it an artefact best left in a museum? omniga

Aug 16, 2021 • 33:57

Lost Ruins of Arnak

Lost Ruins of Arnak

Welcome to the Omnigamers' Club, a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it.  For our debut episode we’re excavating the board game 'The Lost Ruins of Arnak.' Does researching these temples reveal hidden depth or is in it an artefact best left in a museum?

Aug 12, 2021 • 33:57

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