Best Deckbuilder Podcasts (2025)

This entry is a solo play of the first two scenarios of the "Return to the Forgotten Age" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."By Head Librarian

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Snap Judgments, Episode 134: OTA, Voltage Overdrive, & Sanctum Showdown [ft. Ika & ParryManilow] 2:02:20

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Parry’s tech did break in this episode. We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapj…

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BG.011 - Leviathan Wilds: Deepvale 1:06:51

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This entry concerns the "Deepvale" expansion for the board game "Leviathan Wilds" by Moon Crab Games, as well as a solo playthrough of Ravenger.By Head Librarian

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AH.035 - Ranking AHLCG Campaigns 50:26

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This entry celebrates one year of this podcast and re-ranks the official campaigns for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." The original rankings from last year may be found in AH.001. Thanks for one year of listening!By Head Librarian

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Are These Commander Staples Worth It? | 682 1:30:50

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A lot of Commander’s most high-impact staples also come at a high price point. But which of the format’s costly cardboard rectangles are actually worth it? This episode, we’re going through some expensive cards that actually do pay for themselves (in wins), and calling out some that may feel more like a rip-off. They say money can’t buy happiness, …

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Episode 224 - Top 10-1 Board Games 2025 1:15:29

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In episode 224, Dean and Deron finish their lists of the top 50 board games by looking at 10-1. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. To su…

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Snap Judgments, Episode 133: Top 5 Cards in Each Slot (June 2025) [ft. Roram & Coougarrr] 2:11:45

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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We Draft the BIGGEST SPLASHY SORCERIES | 681 1:18:41

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The Command Zone hosts are going head-to-head-to-head once again in an epic fantasy draft of Commander’s splashiest sorceries! This episode, Rachel, Jimmy, and JLK will be choosing from the biggest and baddest spells the format has to offer. What effects will be worth first-picking? Who will end up with the flashiest final pool? You just have to wa…

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Episode 223 - Top 20-11 Board Games 2025 44:57

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In episode 223, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 20-11. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. To support us f…

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Snap Judgments, Episode 132: Heralds of Galatus (August Previews) [ft. Snap Decisions & HeartoftheCards] 1:41:06

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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Final Fantasy’s Most Iconic Commanders | 680 2:04:51

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Everyone has a favorite Final Fantasy character. And this episode, we’re here to help you make them as impactful on the battlefield as they were on your console! We’re covering all the most iconic legends from Magic’s new set: from loveable Chocobos, to brooding swordy-bros, we’ve got something for everyone. Jump in and let’s start turning those ch…

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LP.086 - Rena VS Billy (Final Girl) 55:20

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This is an audio 'Let's Play' of the new "Final Girl" set, "Bad Times At Buddyland." For more information on "Final Girl," please see entry BG.005.By Head Librarian

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Episode 222 - Top 30-21 Board Games 2025 49:36

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In episode 222, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 30-21. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. To support us f…

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NR.005 - Shaper Deck Build 37:08

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This entry is a deck build for "Netrunner," specifically a Shaper deck, my first in years: https://netrunnerdb.com/en/deck/view/8ce37488-d457-4abb-b44d-b73a1a74af64 What is Netrunner? https://nullsignal.games/about/netrunner/ Where do I start? https://nullsignal.games/products/system-gateway/ Netrunner Discord Invite? Discord.gg/GLC…

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Snap Judgments, Episode 131: 14 New Cards & Huge Merlin Season Breakdown [ft. Tuccrr & NickDaGreekGeek] 1:53:13

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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NR.004 - Jinteki Deck Build 43:42

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This entry is a deck build for "Netrunner," specifically a Jinteki deck, my first in years: https://netrunnerdb.com/en/deck/view/8ce37488-d457-4abb-b44d-b73a1a74af64 What is Netrunner? https://nullsignal.games/about/netrunner/ Where do I start? https://nullsignal.games/products/system-gateway/ Netrunner Discord Invite? Discord.gg/GLC…

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NR.003 - Elevation: Corporations 2:52:08

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This entry discusses the Runner identities and cards from the "Elevation" set for "Netrunner," a competitive card game supported by Null Signal Games. What is Netrunner? https://nullsignal.games/about/netrunner/ Where do I start? https://nullsignal.games/products/system-gateway/ Netrunner Discord Invite? Discord.gg/GLC…

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Episode 221 - Top 40-31 Board Games 2025 44:40

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In episode 221, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 40-31. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. To support us f…

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The Best Final Fantasy Cards (In the 99) | 679 2:25:30

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A good Commander deck doesn’t just need a strong protagonist—the whole party’s gotta pack a punch! Today, we’re breaking down which cards from Magic’s latest set, Final Fantasy, are most worth including in the 99. How busted is the Buster Sword? How far can a Traveling Chocobo take you in a game of Commander? This set is full of new tech to level u…

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Snap Judgments, Episode 130: OTA, Golden Gaunlet, & Snap Tournaments [SuperTechGod, GunnyT, Kiernimbus] 1:28:02

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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AH.034 - Post-Ironman Discussion 8:52

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This entry is a post-Ironman discussion of the solo Ironman of the "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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LP.085 - RttPTC Solo Ironman 5-8 (AH) 2:16:37

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This entry is a solo Ironman play of the final four scenarios of the "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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LP.084 - RttPTC Solo Ironman 1-4 (AH) 2:00:50

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This entry is a solo Ironman play of the first four scenarios of the "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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AH.033 - PTC Ironman Ultimatums & Pre-Ironman Discussion 19:48

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This entry announces the Ironman Ultimatums for this year's Ironman and the basic deck and campaign strategy the Head Librarian plays in a solo "Return to the Path to Carcosa" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." Ironman Page: http://arkhamcon.org/ironman/By Head Librarian

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Final Fantasy’s Most Powerful Commanders | 678 2:12:00

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Final Fantasy is completely revealed and it is FULL of powerful legends from across the franchise’s over-30-year history! But which of these new Commander contenders are the absolute strongest? This episode, we’ve narrowed down the roster to the most playable characters. We’ll lay out the strategies and synergies you’ll need to min/max their potent…

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NR.002 - Elevation: Runners 1:55:47

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This entry discusses the Runner identities and cards from the "Elevation" set for "Netrunner," a competitive card game supported by Null Signal Games. What is Netrunner? https://nullsignal.games/about/netrunner/ Where do I start? https://nullsignal.games/products/system-gateway/ Netrunner Discord Invite? Discord.gg/GLC…

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NR.001 - Intro to Netrunner 32:21

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This entry introduces "Netrunner," a competitive card game supported by Null Signal Games. Here we discuss the themes, factions, and playable identities from the core product, "System Gateway." We discuss the rules and play throughout, as it is a complicated game that, in many ways, is two separate games combined. What is Netrunner? https://nullsig…

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Episode 220 - Top 50-41 Board Games 2025 59:50

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In episode 220, Dean and Deron start their top 50 board games by looking at 50-41. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. To support us furt…

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Final Fantasy 6 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Revival Trance” | 677 1:13:55

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Final Fantasy VI did a LOT with only 16 bits, but we’re here to do even more with only 10 cards! That’s right! It's time for our $50 budget upgrade guide for the new Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy “Revival Trance” (red/white/black) precon Commander deck. We’ll bring you 10 cards to add as playable characters, and the 10 you can cut from the par…

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AH.032 - Current & Legacy Formats 29:13

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This entry discusses the upcoming Current and Legacy Formats for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."By Head Librarian

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AH.031 - Arkhamtypes 17:34

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This entry discusses the Arkhamtypes for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game" introduced initially in the following article: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/7/13/arkhamtypes/By Head Librarian

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Snap Judgments, Episode 129: Fantastic Four First Steps Card Preview [ft. Ika & ToxicSoulKing] 2:14:37

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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LP.083 - Comedy of Errors 4 (AH CPA.14) 1:37:21

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This entry is the finale of a set of Let's Plays of "Edge of the Earth" as part of the 14th Campaign Play-Along. I am playing as Lola Hayes, in a deck called "The Comedy of Errors."By Head Librarian

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AH.030 - Time Warp 2 55:29

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This entry recaps the multiplayer "Arkham Horror: The Card Game" campaigns the Head Librarian has participated in recently.By Head Librarian

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Final Fantasy 10 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Counter Blitz” | 676 1:18:24

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Ready to begin your pilgrimage across the land of Spira to defeat Sin and save the world? You’re definitely going to need the Final Fantasy X “Counter Blitz” (green/white/blue) preconstructed Commander deck from the new Universes Beyond set, Final Fantasy! To help you along the way, check out our $50 upgrade guide, showing you 10 cards to add and 1…

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Our Final Fantasy Preview Card is a BEAST 42:46

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The Final Fantasy + MTG crossover is going to be huge… TITANIC even! And today we’re summoning an equally enormous preview card: “Summon: Titan!” It could leave a massive footprint in multiple formats, so if you don’t want to get stomped, you need to be in the know. Come find out what this cool new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy saga does! -------…

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Episode 219 - Unconscious Mind 1:10:05

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In episode 219, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays (D&D and Space Alert) and review Unconscious Mind. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@g…

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Snap Judgments, Episode 128: Best New Meta Decks (May 2025) [ft. Coougarrr & Roram] 2:29:25

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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Final Fantasy 14 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Scions & Spellcraft” | 675 1:19:12

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Ready to go from MMO to MTG? Now you can with the new FFXIV Esper (white/blue/black) precon deck “Scions & Spellcraft” from the latest Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy set! We’re here to save you some time loot-farming by providing you with our $50 upgrade guide. We’ll show you 10 cards to add to your party and 10 to remove, so that the next time yo…

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Episode 218 - 19th Annual Golden Geek Awards 51:41

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In episode 218, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays (Dinosaur Tea Party & The Zorro Dice Game) and discuss the recent winners of the Golden Geek Awards. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer o…

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Final Fantasy 7 - Commander Deck Upgrade Guide | “Limit Break” | 674 1:11:04

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BOOM! No, that’s not a Mako reactor exploding, it’s Final Fantasy 7 busting out of Midgar and into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Today, we’re bringing you our upgrade guide for the brand new Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy 7 “Limit Break” (white/red/green) Commander precon deck. Equip Cloud, Tifa, Aerith and the rest of Avalanche with 10 cards…

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Snap Judgments, Episode 127: New X-Men Season Overview [ft. Den & Tuccrr] 1:46:45

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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We used to HATE these Commanders! But Are They Still Bad? | 673 1:47:16

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In 2018, we thought these Commanders were the worst of the worst, the scourge of the game, we HATED them! But do these boogeymen from the past still haunt our nightmares? This episode, we’re taking a look back and reacting to episode 561 “Commanders We Hate Playing Against” to see how our evaluations hold up. Which are still banes of the format, an…

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Episode 217 - Top 5 Deckbuilding Games 1:12:22

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In episode 217, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays(Manhattan and Flash Point: Legacy of Flame) and share their favorite deckbuilding games. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcas…

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Snap Judgments, Episode 126: Buff It, Nerf It, or LEAVE IT ALONE [ft. ToxicSoulKing & UnfitParrot] 2:27:54

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We now offer our show notes in a NEW form – a Google Slide deck. You can see our show notes here and follow along with the episode with all the visual pazazz while you listen! If you want to check out links to everything we discuss in this week’s episode give those show notes a click! Socials: Twitter: @snapjudgecast Youtube: @snapjudgmentspod Pate…

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How Bad is Braids, Anyway? | 672 1:29:56

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After 15 years on the banlist, the dastardly Braids, Cabal Minion has been UNLEASHED on the world of Commander once again! But after such a long time on ice, is Braids the unbridled force of evil she once was? There’s no question that the game of MTG has changed since the last time this game changer saw play, so it’s time to look at a brand new Bra…

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LP.082 - Marion VS RtTIC 7-8 (AH) 2:20:37

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This entry is a solo let's play of the Marion deck built in AH.028 against the seventh and eighth scenarios of "The Unofficial Return to the Innsmouth Conspiracy" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game.By Head Librarian

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LP.081 - Marion VS RtTIC 5-6 (AH) 1:46:35

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This entry is a solo let's play of the Marion deck built in AH.028 against the fifth and sixth scenarios of "The Unofficial Return to the Innsmouth Conspiracy" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game.By Head Librarian

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Episode 216 - Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game 58:42

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In episode 216, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays(Hit! Extreme, Quoridor, and Pirates of Maracaibo) and review Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the p…