Shikoku 1889

1889, an 18xx game in the series originated by Francis Tresham’s 1829, is set in Shikoku Japan. The rules are similar to 1830: Railways & Robber Barons on a smaller and terrain-heavy map. In 1889, 2-6 players will use money to purchase shares in railroad companies during Share Dealing Rounds. Between subsequent Share Dealing Rounds, … Read more

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Podcast #256 – Iron/Wood and Un/Daunted!

On this VGA-Compliant episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are chatting about two excellent asymmetric games they’ve been dabbling with recently! First up is Ironwood – a game where wood and metal collide in a Root-Lite frenzy of asymmetric squabbling – followed by Undaunted 2200: Callisto – the newest, most lunar entry into the Undaunted series!

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The Top 100 Board Games of All Time – Episode 4: RA

RA RA RASPUTIN, LOVER OF THE RUSSIAN QUEEN! This week’s video hopefully won’t feature *any*  witchcraft from oversized gentlemen, as we’re returning for a look at the auction classic RA. It’s the only auction game that Matt likes – but where will it land on the Top 100 board?

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Ra

Dr. Reiner Knizia’s Ra, a gripping auction game of dynasty-building, has been redesigned and republished by Windrider Games. Ancient Egypt awaits your guidance, from building stunning monuments that will stand for millennia to cultivating formative agriculture, art, astronomy, religion and writing. Outbid your fellow advisors for the most impactful elements of society so your name might go down in history with the exceptional civilization you have overseen from the very beginning.

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SU&SD Presents

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Thank you! Your subscription has been successful. SU&SD Upcoming Games signup! HELLO! Are you interested in any of the games Shut Up & Sit Down thinks are AWESOME, and are maybe/possibly going to have our name on them? No? Well then! What if I told you … Read more

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Pearnanza

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Podcast #255 – Dragons & Demolitions

On this rambling, tangient-rich episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Pip chat Wings and Wyrms in a creature feature on Wyrmspan! Then, we take a break from the hotness to discuss an old classic that Tom was bored to tears by; Roborally.

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Review: Thunder Road: Vendetta

This week Matt is back to doing whatever it is that Matt seems to do best? Thunder Road: Vendetta is one of the more recent releases from Restoration Games, and we were honestly surprised by how much we liked it – packing chunky silly fun into a slim and lovely box, and with game design that actually makes the most out of its plastic components. Strap in, nitro up, and be aware that Matt won’t be partially naked for more than the first few seconds of the video. It’s an ancient SU&SD tradition, OK?

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Thunder Road: Vendetta

Thunder Road: Vendetta is a revved-up restoration of the classic 1986 game of mayhem on the asphalt. Grab your crew, roll your dice, race your cars, shoot your guns, and try not to get wrecked. This new version features exciting new additions, including random hazard tokens, such as wrecks, oil slicks, and more. Damage isn’t … Read more

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