Get ready for a BIG ONE! Crossover Style! Patrick from The Level Up Board Gaming Podcast joins Bryce as they give you their lists of games they feel deserve a second chance. Find out which games didn't quite hit their marks, but hopefully do soon. Fueling today's MASSIVE episode is Jim's Signature Roast by O'Neill Coffee Company. A mild bodied, medium roast whose recipe hasn't changed since 1951.

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Also, on the show today, Jessica makes an appearance to give you all you need to know about today's featured brew and gives you the rundown regarding just how coffee beans get their flavors.

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00:00 Disclaimer/Heads Up
00:38 Intro - Welcome Patrick!
06:30 Jim's Signature Roast by O'Neill Coffee
10:22 10+2 Games That Need Another Chance
11:44 Games #1
18:49 Games #2
25:16 Games #3
32:20 Games #4
40:32 Games #5
47:40 Games #6
54:21 Games #7
01:01:12 Games #8
01:07:12 Games #9
01:15:07 Games #10
01:24:58 Patrick's Top Pick
01:31:58 Bryce's Top Pick
01:37:52 Brew Conversation
01:44:38 Behind the Bar: Coffee's Natural Flavors
01:51:50 Outro
01:53:33 Coming Up Next Time...

Slowly but surely, board gaming is starting to see more and more games release with strong adult themes. Given that board games are widely designed to appeal to families and children, might the creation of a ratings board, similar to TV and film, be necessary to create space between adult themes and those too young to experience them?

Hit up the rivers, lakes and shores with Bryce and Jessica as they take a close look at two games about fishing: Freshwater Fly and Coldwater Crown. With two games comes two drinks. Breakfast Blend by The Roasterie and Oak Creek Amber Ale will accompany us on this epic fishing adventure.

Board gaming online is an aspect of the hobby that is definitely here to stay, but how big of a footprint will it end up leaving and is it a viable stand-in or even a replacement to the real thing?

Join Bryce and Jessica today as they talk about the action packed, ancient temple adventure, Shards of the Jaguar. A game where you aim to be your tribe's next sacred guardian by winning an epic battle or strength and cunning. To drink we have Happy Jungle Tea by Waykana Tea. A hibiscus herbal blend that not only holds a special place within the cultures of many Central and South American tribes throughout history, but also claims to have all the energy boosting effects of coffee, if not more, thanks to it's usage of the guayusa plant.

Also on today's episode: A trip around the world to explore some real life ancient temples and explain why the looseleaf steeping process is the best way to get the most out of your tea.

00:00 Introduction
03:44 Happy Jungle Tea by Waykana Tea
05:47 Shards of the Jaguar: Overview
12:52 Shards of the Jaguar: Strategies to Win
18:55 Real Life Ancient Temples from Around the World
22:40 Shards of the Jaguar: Likes & Dislikes
29:54 Shards of the Jaguar: What Others Said
35:06 Happy Jungle Tea Discussion
40:12 Behind the Bar: The Case for Loose Leaf Tea
43:11 Outro

With tip jars now everywhere, certain bars and restaurants have responded by removing the option to tip your server and exchanging it with an upcharge on the bill. Is this a good idea though?

It's officially SUMMER!!! Bring in the season of fun in the sun with Bryce & Jessica as they go over 12 games that bring out those sun shiny, beach day, barbecue vibes we all know and love from the summer. Today's brew is a beer so celebrated for it's summertime goodness that it has it's own local holiday. Oberon Ale by Bell's brewing is a minimal ingredient brew with all the fragrances, colors and tastes to compliment your summer adventures.

Also today - learn about the origin of many of our summertime rituals as well as how to turn Oberon Ale into a fantastic summer cocktail.

00:00 Intro
04:52 Oberon Ale by Bell's Brewing
06:29 Summer Games Intro
07:02 Game 1: Freshwater Fly
08:53 Game 2: Long Board
11:11 Game 3: Strawberry Sunset
13:32 Game 4: Parks
15:22 Game 5: Bottom of the 9th
18:16 Game 6: Azul Summer Pavillion
21:33 Game 7: Santa Monica
24:51 Game 8: Fun Fair
27:50 Game 9: Skate Summer
31:39 Game 10: Summer Camp
34:39 Origin of Summertime Staples
40:39 Jessica's Top Summer Game
46:17 Bryce's Top Summer Game
54:34 Brew Discussion
01:01:28 Behind the Bar: The Oberone Orange Sangria
01:05:09 Outro

We asked, and you answered! Today Bryce and Jessica go over some of the habits, traits and behaviors seen at the game table that YOU found to be the most annoying.