#193 Great Western Trail: New Zealand

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Tom and Trey talk about lots of newer plays, their Strategicon weekend, and review the new Great Western Trail game: New Zealand!

0:00:00 Introduction
Strategicon Review
0:27:00 Tom's Essen Preview
0:40:30 Review: Great Western Trail New Zealand
1:21:05 First Thoughts - Ark Nova: Marine Worlds

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#193 Great Western Trail: New Zealand

Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

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published 大约1年之前

MP3•单集首页

Tom and Trey talk about lots of newer plays, their Strategicon weekend, and review the new Great Western Trail game: New Zealand!

0:00:00 Introduction
Strategicon Review
0:27:00 Tom's Essen Preview
0:40:30 Review: Great Western Trail New Zealand
1:21:05 First Thoughts - Ark Nova: Marine Worlds

- Find Etamar at kirbooloni.com
- Game Brain Facebook Group
- Twitter
- Instagram

239集单集

#Game Brain #Hobbies #Table Top Games #Lifestyle #Games and Gambling #Euro Games #Board Game #Strategy Game #Card Game

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