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Are you a fan of game shows? Are you a fan of trivia? Are you a fan of board/video game game shows? Well have we got a show for you! It's the MFGCast Amazing Game Show Thingie, where we pit the best of the best to see who has the most game knowledge to come out as the winner of our game show thingie! We pit Dan, Kim, Traci, Taco, and Page against each other in a test of wills that can only be settled on the MFGCast! Who will win?! Tune in and find out! *This episode is not suitable for younger listeners

Now that it's reaching the holidays, we like to talk to the people we're thankful for. In this episode, we talk to Traci's parents, Jean and Jere, about how they got into games and how they got Traci into gaming. It's a great thing to have your parents teach you how to game, and we're thankful to pass that on to our children. We're also thankful for you, thanks for listening! Make sure you go to MFGCast.com to use our Amazon link to help us pay the bills! *This episode is suitable for all listeners

No matter what kind of game you play (RPG, video game, board game), we love getting rewards. Whether it's gold, trinkets, whatever, receiving goodies is great! Join Dan and Kurt as they talk to Jason Bice from B Team Games about Loot the Body, a fun dexterous fantasy battle game now on Kickstarter. With great art and interesting gameplay, this game is certain to be fun for young and old alike! Then go to http://kck.st/2yeKSot and help fund this cheap, indie game! A big thanks to Jason Bice for coming on to talk to us! *This episode is suitable for all ages

Have you ever played a game and thought, "Why isn't anyone talking about these games?" Join Kurt and Dan as they talk about the games you should be playing, that don't get enough love. Included are games from Tasty Minstrel Games, Fairway 3 Games, and more! Please leave us a iTunes review! Spread the word of the MFGCast! *This episode is suitable for all listeners

Let's face it, time is shorter for us than we think. There's only so much time in the day for fun. How do we spend it? Do we play that game like Magic the Gathering or Final Fantasy that takes up most of your time when you play? Join Kim, Kurt, and Dan as they talk about the games that take up all of your time. Wanna help the podcast out? Leave us a review to spread the word! Thanks in advance! *This episode is not suitable for younger listeners

A lot of us wish we could be a cool, suave spy that saves the day! We get live out that dream by playing some great games by Yulu; Break Free, Safe Breaker, and Operation: Escape Room! These are some fun family games that challenge your mind and your body! Come check out what we think about it and then go grab these games, exclusively at Target! *This episode is suitable for all ages

Let's be honest, gaming is expensive. From board game to video games to RPG's, stuff cost money. The real trick is to not spend so much money that you go hungry. Join Dan and Kurt as they talk about their gaming budgets, what to do and not do to save those shekels. We also touch on board game ratings and what we're now playing. Wanna help us save money? Buy Battlebards audio with our codes or visit MFGCast.com and click on our Amazon link when you buy your games online. Thank you! *This episode is not suitable for younger listeners

Did you know that when you're playing a board game, you have a style all your own? This episode Kurt is joined by Taco (@so1ks) and Page (@BoredgamesCo) to discuss different play styles and how they affect us. Are you a Know It All? A Strategist? Find out here, and then get in on the conversation on our Twitter (@mfgcast) and Facebook! *This episode is not suitable for younger listeners

October is the time for fall, leaves turning, and some good old scary themed games. Enter Haunt the House: a great set collection, spooky good game by Kids Table Board Gaming where ghosts are scaring Ghost Hunters out of a haunted house. Using scares and phantoms to scare those bothersome Ghost Hunters, Haunt the House is promising to be another great game to add to your otherworldly collection. Join us as we talk to Helaina Cappel about where the inspiration for the game came from, as well as games on the horizon from Kids Table Board Gaming. Then make sure you go straight to Kickstarter to fund this game: http://kck.st/2kBPceW *This episode is for all ages

Join Ensign Biggs as he heads toward a black hole and deals with the ups and downs of fame and what he thinks is right. *This is a playthrough of the Breaking the 4th Wall in the 5th Dimension RPG, written by Kurt Aumueller and Taylor LaBresh, and published by Riverhouse Games. You can buy this RPG on DriveThruRPG.com. All proceeds go to the MFGCast Extra Life campaign. Thanks for listening! *This episode may not be suitable for young listeners

Space...the final frontier. That can't be it, can it? There's gotta be an alternate universe with cats. Where was I? We talk to Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games about Stellar Leap, a 4X game about taking over an alien species that wants to become prestigious by discovering planets, completing missions, and fulfilling hidden trait cards. We talk to Carla about Stellar Leap, Okapis, game design and more! We loved the game, and you will too! If you are interested in Stellar Leap, fund it now!: http://kck.st/2wB9ypt *This episode is for all ages

Yarr! Arr! Pirates: They're scary, they're cool, they're here for ye gold! Join Logan, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about Dice of Pirates, a fun filler game by Thing 12 Games. Can a tiny, pirate themed dice game shiver our timbers? What does that even mean? Find out here! Then go to Kickstarter and help fund Dice of Pirates: http://kck.st/2jHuXw9 *This episode is for all ages

Have you ever played a type of game and wondered, "What games are similar to this?" In this episode, we talk about what is similar in the worker placement genre that's a step back, step sideways, and a step forward from the game Lords of Waterdeep. The games that we talk about are similar in many ways, but have subtle differences that make each experience unique. So go on this journey with us, and thanks for listening! *This episode is for all ages

Hello, fellow students, welcome to MFGCast University. The classes are plentiful, the assignments are grueling, but the professors are phenomenal! Get ready Rodney Dangerfield as we take you through classes of Botany, Math, History, and more! School's in session fools! *This episode is for all ages

For some people Gen Con is daunting, crowded, and intimidating. For Traci and Kurt, Gen Con 50 was their chance to tell a wonderful story of games, experiences, and lots of fun to be had. Join them as they take you through their adventure that starts even before the con even starts! Sites, sounds, and smells (Yep, you heard right) were all had here! Join them for great news, interviews with Kids Table Board Gaming, Shapeways, Kosmos, Upper Deck, and more!

Christophe Boelinger has a canine themed dog game on Kickstarter that's good for the whole family including the hardcore gamer of the house! Up to 6 players will emBARK on an adventure to be the first to get 3 bones by exploring, picking up and delivering, planning, plotting, peeing, and more! All of the dogs play in unique ways and to find out more, tune in and then check out the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2138121641/a-dogs-life-game-be-a-canine-hero-0?ref=nav_search

Cooking...it's not for the weak minded. When you mix in rumbling, does that make a game the hardcore match of games? Grab your ingredients, get ready to make your dishes, and LET'S RUMBLE! Cooking Rumble by Aether Tower Studios, funding on Kickstarter starting August 22nd!

In this episode Dan and Kim work towards the return of Kurt while also taking enough time to appreciate a local game designer, the one and only Dr. Steve Finn. We talk about a few of his many games and have an interview with the good Doctor himself. Who are your local game designers? Tell us on Twitter @MFGCast and on Facebook!

With titans like Gen Con, Origins, PAX and all of the other big cons out there it's easy to forget the little guy. In this episode, Dan takes two newcomers to the local con and explore the beauty of local cons: the cons in your own backyard!

What is a Macroscope? A really big microscope? A lunar telescope? We take a look at the hidden picture game Macroscope from Mayday Games. Will we reveal a good game, or will the picture be laced with boredom and bad news? Listen and find out, then tell Mayday Games what you think of our review! Thanks for listening!