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In today's episode, Bryce and Jessica take a deep dive into Shards of the Jaguar. A unique, movement deduction, trap setting, ancient Meso-American Temple adventure by Clevergreen Games. Today's brew is Happy Jungle by Waykana Tea. A guayusa/hibiscus hybrid said to harness the very energy of the amazon jungle. They also unbox the virtual side of board gaming, as well as learn about real life ancient temples from around the world and explore why loose leaf tea might be the best way to enjoy the world's most popular brew. To learn more about grabbing your own copy of today's game or cup of today's brew, check out the links below! https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147974868/Shards-of-the-Jaguar?msclkid=bbcc234223b711eda0a6fe7254320af0 https://waykana.com/products/happy-jungle-guayusa-loose-leaf-blend 00:00 - Intro 04:18 - Happy Jungle Tea Feature 06:40 - Unboxing: App Driven & Virtual Board Gaming 22:46 - Ancient Temples from Around the World 27:11 - Game Overview 35:20 - Strategies for Winning 41:52 - Likes & Dislikes 50:19 - What Other's Said 56:27 - Game Recap 57:36 - Happy Jungle Tea Review 1:04:16 - Just the Tip: The 'Why' of Loose Leaf Tea 1:07:16 - Closer

We're back with a brand new video and a brand new series! In Playing with Myself: Solo Scenes with Jess, Jessica takes a look at the solo modes of various games and shows you how they work. In this first episode, she sits down with Lacrimosa. A maximization game all about a dead Mozart and completing his final work. Today's brew is really more of a brew enhancer, but just as rich and elegant as the music of the famous maestro himself. It even bares his name: The Mozart Chocolate Liqueur. For more information on today's game or brew, check out the links below. https://www.gamenerdz.com/lacrimosa?gclid=Cj0KCQiAw8OeBhCeARIsAGxWtUxP1blHUuSzTU6kJ7ejizfHWVhSeP8DOEc6nUlOGuAhAMsQ6VuXT2MaAoXWEALw_wcB https://www.mozartchocolateliqueur.com/en

In this brand new series by Board Games & Brews, take a seat with Bryce as he examines house rules applied to popular games and breaks down whether or not they make the game better or worse. In today's episode, we examine turning Space Invaders from a co-op to a versus style game as we sample Tree Hugger dark roast by Peace Coffee. For more information about today's game or brew, check out the links below. Space Invaders https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Games-Space-Invaders-Game/dp/B09B157GJ9 Peace Coffee https://www.peacecoffee.com/shop/coffee/tree-hugger-signature-blend/ 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Game Overview 01:14 - Tree Hugger by Peace Coffee 01:55 - The House Rule: Versus Mode 05:02 - Analysis 07:23 - Outro

Original Release Date: June 27, 2022 In today's episode, Bryce and Jessica take a deep dive into a board game about... well... deep diving! Otys has been talked about before on the show when discussing games that would make for good movies. Now Bryce and Jessica will be examining this futuristic, water world, Euro style optimization and development game itself and letting you know all about it. All while slowly sipping away at Haze Gray City Roast by Old Salt Coffee. A super caffeinated, medium/dark roast hybrid made by people as connected to the sea as the divers of Otys themselves. They also tackle the controversial idea of timing turns to help alleviate what the gaming world describes as analysis paralysis and learn a few interesting things about salvage diving and whether or not coffee might help you live longer... maybe... 00:00 - Intro 05:03 - Haze Gray Coffee by Old Salt 07:55 - Unboxing: Is Timing Turns with Sand Timers Okay? 26:25 - Fun Facts About Salvage Diving 31:10 - Otys: Discussion & Recommendation 1:06:02 - Haze Gray Discussion & Recommendation 1:14:31 - Just the Tip: Black Coffee and Early Mortality 1:18:15 - Closer For more information about today's Game, Brew or Tip, check out these links! https://www.amazon.com/Asmodee-OTY01-Otys/dp/B076KRCTSG https://www.oldsaltcoffee.com/products/haze-gray https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/drinking-coffee-linked-lower-risk-death-rcna31241

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Happy Memorial Day! Feels good to be back. Today we discuss The Downfall of Pompeii. A simple, yet strategic placement and movement game in the setting of one of the most cataclysmic natural disasters in all of human history. We also sample Pompeii IPA by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. A single hop, unfiltered fruit filled brew who's inspiration draws from the mosaic tiles the city of Pompeii left behind. We also try to figure out the fad of "healthy" alcohol, learn a ton about Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii, explain why we cover the games we do and give you a unique sandwich recipe to help you bring in the summer season. Interested in any of what we featured in today's episode? Check out these links! The Downfall of Pompeii Board Game : Toys & Games (amazon.com) General 1 — Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. (tgbrews.com) Pastrami-Spiced Duck Breast Reuben | Allrecipes 00:00 - Intro 07:22 - Toppling Goliath's Pompeii IPA 09:22 - Unboxing: "Healthy" Alcohol 18:34 - Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Fun Facts 24:06 - The Downfall of Pompeii: Overview 32:05 - The Downfall of Pompeii: Winning Strategies & Tips 36:29 - The Downfall of Pomeii: Thoughts & Rating 44:16 - Toppling Goliath: Thoughts & Discussion 49:50 - Just the Tip: Pastrami Spiced Duck Breast Ruben 51:48 - Closer

Today at Beer & Bourbon Studios, Bryce and Jess take a look at the award winning secret objective, tile laying game Takenoko - a game about pandas and bamboo. They also sample a green and white fusion tea while discussing board games that they think might make for a good movie or TV show. For more information on today's game or brew, see the links below! 00:00 - Intro 07:30 - Harney and Son's Dragon Pearl Jasmine Tea 09:28 - Unboxing: Board Games We'd Like to see as Movies or TV Shows 27:23 - Fun Facts About Bamboo 29:38 - Takenoko!!! 56:02 - Thoughts on Harney and Son's Dragon Peral Jasmine Tea 1:10:25 - Just the Tip: Bringing Out the Best of Your Tea 1:03:10 - Closer Check out these links for more ingo on today's game and brew! https://shop.asmodee.com/matagot/takenoko-tak01 https://www.harney.com/products/dragon-pearl-jasmine?variant=1339389968390

Ahoy! Welcome back to Beer & Bourbon Studios! In this episode, Bryce & Jess take a deep dive into Tiny Epic Pirates by Gamelyn Games while sampling some Brugal 1888 - A Spanish Dominican rum with a unique American Twist. They also discuss what it takes to actually be considered a dive bar as well as reflect on the aftermath of the show's debut episode last month. Check out these links for more info on today's game and brew! https://www.gamelyngames.com/product/tiny-epic-pirates-deluxe/ https://www.brugal-rum.com/en/our-rum/brugal-1888

Board Games & Brews fights against all odds to stay alive with The Captain is Dead. A deep space co-operative survival game pitting you against a slew of murderous aliens determined to kill you all. To help you stay sharp and alert, we sample Death Wish Coffee's Dark Roast variety. Touted as the world's strongest coffee, Death Wish offers a surge of caffeine unlike any other. Perfect for going up against other worldly beings looking to blast you into space dust! Find exactly what you wanna see! 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Game Overview 02:58 - The Brew 04:46 - How to Win 06:02 - Final Thoughts & Rating 09:57 - Closer For more information on today's board or brew, visit the sites below! https://www.alderac.com/the-captain-i... https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/produ... music provided by www.epidemicsound.com

In this episode, we hit the racetrack and crack open some cold ones. The game Dungeon Derby puts players right into the heart of the action as they bet on their favorite monsters and do all they can to help them cross the finish line first and land in the money big time. To drink, we have the amazing Scottish inspired ale, Kilt Lifter by Four Peaks. This toasty, caramel infused brew is the perfect beverage for your day at the Dungeon Derby. Pour glass, bet big.... and rig the race if you have to. Check out this game and brew for yourself! https://www.dungeonderby.com/ https://www.fourpeaks.com/beer/ Today's music is brought to you by: www.bensounds.com Wanna help the show? Subscribe and share with your friends! We're found all over the place! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_4xCqIbgqtvmj6EgGrAKA https://www.facebook.com/boardsandbrews4u https://rumble.com/c/c-368105 We're always interested in new games and brews, and we take requests. Anything you want us to feature, review, check out, don't be shy. Let us know. boardgamesandbrews@outlook.com

In this episode, we take a look at the tiny 2-4 player movement based set collector all about ice cream, Rocky Road a la Mode. Place yourself in the driver's seat as your neighborhood ice cream man and compete against your rivals to be the most popular driver in town. Gevalia Dark Gold Roast is a delicious bold coffee whose velvety smoky flavor pairs up perfectly with any delicious frozen treat, even in the winter. For more information on this amazing game and beverage, check out the links below: http://www.greencouchgames.com/games​ https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/produ...​ Today's music provided by: www.bensounds.com

Join Bryce at the table as he takes an in depth look at the game Takenoko. A 2-4 player tile laying gardening adventure where players work both together and apart to plot and grow bamboo in order to feed the emperor's hungry pet panda. Explore all the in's and out's of the game. From the artwork, to the gameplay, and even replay value, Board Games and Brews has got you covered, making sure you know everything you need to know about the game before you decide if it's worth adding to your own collection. Also, we take a look at an amazing green/white tea hybrid made by Harney and Sons. Bryce will give you his thoughts on whether or not Harney and Son's Dragon Pearl Jasmine Tea should be your next relaxing afternoon beverage. Find us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/boardsandbrews4u For more information about Takenoko click the link below. https://studiobombyx.com/en/jeu/takenoko/ For more information about Harney and Sons Dragon Pearl Jasmine Tea: https://www.harney.com/products/dragon-pearl-jasmine?variant=1339390033926 Today's Music 0:09:32 • Eric Taylor - Traditional Japanese Music Traditional Japanese Music by Eric Taylor https://soundcloud.com/erictaylorprod... Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/I4xO5bqgYBk Creative Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://goo.gl/ikxPPY 0:11:49 • SHW - Miyako JAPAN2 Miyako JAPAN2 by SHW http://shw.in/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/I4xO5bqgYBk 0:25:57 • Kevin MacLeod - Ishikari Lore Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/I4xO5bqgYBk Creative Commons — CC BY 3.0 https://goo.gl/Yibru5 https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/

Join Bryce at the table for another unboxing of the games Firefly and Godzilla: Tokyo Clash. Check out all the pieces and get a better idea if these may be games you want to have for your own collection. Also, we sample the deliciously robust Russian Imperial Stout, Dark Seas, by Mission Brewery. This is a beer you're definitely gonna wanna try if dark beers and high alcohol content are your thing. Remember: ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY! Today's Music is Brought to You by: www.bensounds.com & Dillon Merriam For more information on today's featured boards & brew, check out these links below: http://missionbrewery.com/core-beers https://firefly.gf9games.com/ https://www.funko.com/shop/details/funko-games-board-game-godzilla-tokyo-clash-strategy-game

In this episode, we take a look at the upcoming game Crash Octopus by itten games. Crash Octopus is a flicking dexterity game where players compete against each other and a giant cephalopod to collect the most treasure before time runs out. Like what you see? Head on over to kickstarter today and make your pledge for Crash Octopus! We also sample an amazing cocktail appropriately named The Octopus. It's a delicious white rum concoction that's just as bright, vibrant, and amazing as the game we're pairing it with. Make your pledge today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... For more by itten games... https://www.itten-games.com/ The Octopus (cocktail recipe) What you'll need: White rum, Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Nectar, Angostura Bitters, Club soda Directions: In a snifter glass full of ice, mix a shot of rum, splash of orange juice, a shot of passion fruit nectar, a few dashes of bitters. Top with club soda, give another quick mix, and enjoy! Music for today's episode can be found at: https://www.bensound.com/

In this first episode of our new unboxing series, 'What's in the Box?', Bryce drinks some tea from the Spot Organic Tea sampler pack and opens up two games, The Alpha and Champions of Midgard. Check out all the pieces, meeples, cards, and playmats for these games and decide for yourself if maybe you want to unbox your own copy in the near future. *DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!* For more information on today's game(s) & beverage(s), check out the links below. https://bicyclecards.com/product/the-alpha/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172287/champions-midgard http://www.touchorganic.com/en/quality_teas/main/5/ Today's music provided by: http://www.bensounds.com

We're celebrating Halloween with the terrifying hide and seek game Hako Onna. In this 1 vs all, death is under every unturned clue as you work together against the hungry ghost of the girl in the box to escape. Better hope she hasn't sealed the exit off. Otherwise you'll have to face her head on. And you just may end up in a box yourself. To keep those nerves calm, we're pairing this game up with a taste of Arizona in Thumb Butte's Bloody Basin bourbon. Let the sweet, warm, and repeatedly distilled whiskey give you the solid slap in the face and calm aroma of vanilla and honey you need to make it through the night. ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY of course, and Happy Halloween! For more information on today's board or brew, click the links below: https://wizkids.com/hako-onna/ https://thumbbuttedistillery.com/bloody-basin-bourbon/ Today's music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnPSMNuHtw&t=1758s