But Why Vikings?

← But Why Vikings?14 Aug · 55 min

Better in at least one dimension

Better in at least one dimension14 Aug55 min

<p>Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. </p><p>It’s been a while and we are delighted to be back recording answering your ludological questions. One this episode Ava and Iain tackle questions about big box games, second editions, and ice breakers at a hen party! </p><p>Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. </p><p><strong>Games mentioned</strong></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/175199/mottainai"><u>Mottainai</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19857/glory-to-rome"><u>Glory to Rome</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/363622/the-castles-of-burgundy-special-edition"><u>Castle of Burgundy Special Edition </u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy"><u>Castle of Burgundy original edition </u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24/twilight-imperium"><u>Twilight Imperium</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161533/lisboa"><u>Lisboa</u></a></p><p><a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298047/marvel-united"><u>Marvel United</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/113924/zombicide"><u>Zombicide</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393114/barbecubes"><u>Barbecubes</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42/tigris-and-euphrates"><u>Tigris &amp; Euphrates</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13/catan"><u>Catan</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454103/magical-athlete"><u>Magical Athlete</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121/dune"><u>Dune</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/589/wiz-war"><u>Wiz War</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/936/the-fury-of-dracula"><u>Fury of Dracula </u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/93/el-grande"><u>El Grande</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262543/wavelength"><u>Wavelength</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers"><u>Monikers</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300753/cross-clues"><u>Cross Clues</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames"><u>Codenames</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275870/team3-green"><u>Team 3</u></a></p><p><strong>Other things mentioned</strong></p><p><a href="https://buttonshygames.com/"><u>Buttonshy</u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/6001/carl-chudyk"><u>Carl Chudyk</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622"><u>2001: A Space Odyssey </u></a></p><p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/12396/vital-lacerda"><u>Vital Lacerda</u></a></p><p><a href="https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/07/14/the-complexity-of-depth/"><u>The Complexity of Depth</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.cmon.com/"><u>CMON</u></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0diLNwEbjv89bo9cjzJLIn"><u>Cult of the Old</u></a></p><p><a href="https://restorationgames.com/"><u>Restoration Games</u></a></p><p><strong>Our Socials</strong></p><p><a href="https://pixabay.com/users/faespencer-31790355/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=195117"><u>⁠</u><strong>Music by Fae Spencer on Pixabay</strong><u>⁠</u></a><strong></strong></p><p>Tim Clare</p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/timclare.bsky.social"><u>Bluesky</u></a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/timclare.bsky.social"><u>Website</u></a></p><p>Ava Foxfort</p><p><