Games from the Cellar

This week, Stephen and John go to war with the instant classic Conflict of Interest, Undaunted: Normandy! Designed by David Thompson and Trevor Benjamin, Undaunted: Normandy was published by Osprey Games in 2019. It was nominated in 2019 for the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Award for the Best 2-Player Game and won the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Award for Best War Game. Undaunted: Normandy is the first game in the Undaunted Series. Undaunted: Normandy is a tactical deck-building board game set during World War II, where players command squads of soldiers in a series of challenging missions. Players strategically manage their cards to deploy units, gather resources, and engage in combat against their opponent, blending elements of hand management and battlefield tactics. With a focus on historical scenarios and a mix of strategy and luck, the game offers a dynamic and immersive experience for 2 players. / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Ko-fi || Merch: Redbubble || Leave a Rating & a Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are the easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Bluesky || Instagram || Discord  Please consider Supporting the show by donating or becoming a member at Ko-fi or Patreon. With your support, you will: Gain access to Bonus shows before they go into the main feed Be sent a silly postcard game (designed by us) Garner our undying gratitude, and we'll shout you out in a Special Episode Your financial support will allow us to continually make improvements to the show. Thank you! / / / / /

Ready! Set! Bet! Oh wait, not that game... In Camel Up, players wager and race camels (not horses) one lap around the pyramid. Clever betting and fortuitous dice roles are the key to victory out in the sands! Camel Up, designed by Steffen Bogen, was first published by Z-Man Games in 2014. In 2014, it won the Spiel des Jahres and was nominated for the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Award for Best Family Board Game.  / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Ko-fi || Merch: Redbubble || Leave a Rating & a Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are the easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Bluesky || Instagram || Discord  Please consider Supporting the show by donating or becoming a member at Ko-fi or Patreon. With your support, you will: Gain access to Bonus shows before they go into the main feed Be sent a silly postcard game (designed by us) Garner our undying gratitude, and we'll shout you out in a Special Episode Your financial support will allow us to continually make improvements to the show. Thank you! / / / / /

This week, the panel defends their homeland from colonial invasion in a game of Spirit Island. Designed by E. Eric Reuss, Spirit Island was published by Greater Than Games in 2017, and has since been expanded several times. In Spirit Island, players take the role of one of the native Spirits of the Land and use their powers to thwart and push back the European settlers that have arrived to colonize the island. Players will work together and use their unique abilities and capabilities to rid the island of invaders. / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Ko-fi || Merch: Redbubble || Leave a Rating & a Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are the easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Bluesky || Instagram || Discord  Please consider Supporting the show by donating or becoming a member at Ko-fi or Patreon. With your support, you will: Gain access to Bonus shows before they go into the main feed Be sent a silly postcard game (designed by us) Garner our undying gratitude, and we'll shout you out in a Special Episode Your financial support will allow us to continually make improvements to the show. Thank you! / / / / /

Join the panel this week as Games from the Cellar runs screaming into a game of Terrorscape. Designed by Jeffery CCH, Terrorscape was published by ICE Makes in 2023 after a successful Kickstarter campaign. In Terrorscape, players take on the role of either the killer or a rag-tag group of survivors in this team-based asymmetric horror game. Hide to survive, manage your noise, and ultimately escape the nightmare. Oh, and there is a massive cardboard mansion!   / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Ko-fi || Merch: Redbubble || Leave a Rating & a Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are the easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Bluesky || Instagram || Discord  Please consider Supporting the show by donating or becoming a member at Ko-fi or Patreon. With your support, you will: Gain access to Bonus shows before they go into the main feed Be sent a silly postcard game (designed by us) Garner our undying gratitude, and we'll shout you out in a Special Episode Your financial support will allow us to continually make improvements to the show. Thank you! / / / / /