Today we have a FIRST PLAY review of Sirens, a 2024 game for two players designed by Art Casey with illustrations by Gabi Naftaly and published by Envy Born Games. In Sirens, players take on the role of the sirens of Greek myths, those creatures whose beautiful singing lured Odysseus’ sailors into the sea and to their doom. In the game, players dra…

Usually when I review and recommend a board game here on the podcast, I’ve played that game at least ten times. That way I know the game well and I know it has some staying power. That means I usually review older games, but I like to play new games, too. So here’s a FIRST PLAY review of a new game that I think you might like! Today we’ll take a lo…

In this episode, we build the technologies and societies needed to fight climate change in Daybreak! Daybreak is a 2023 game published by CMYK and designed by Matt Leacock and Matteo Menapace. In this cooperative board game, up to four players take on the role of world powers like the U.S. and China enacting climate action policies. The goal of the…

In this episode, we celebrate four years (and 50 episodes) of the podcast by recommending my top five games to start your board game collection! I started First Player Token to provide some advice to people who like playing board games with family and friends but maybe get a little overwhelmed when shopping for board games at Target or Barnes & Nob…

Usually when I review and recommend a board game here on the podcast, I’ve played that game at least ten times. That way I know the game well and I know it has some staying power. That means I usually review older games, but I like to play new games, too. So here’s a FIRST PLAY review of a new game that I think you might like! Today we’ll take a lo…

In this episode, we put on our funny Viking hats and go plundering in Raiders of the North Sea! Raiders of the North Sea is a two to four player game published in 2015 by Garphill Games. It was designed by Shem Phillips with art by Mihajlo Dimitrievski. The game is about building your Viking crew, raiding settlements, and bringing back plunder for …

In this episode, we board the Jolly Roger and steal from treasure from a Spanish galleon in Tortuga 1667! In Tortuga 1667, players take on the role of pirates attacking Spanish ships near the island of Tortuga and stealing their gold. Half of the players are secretly working for the British and half for the French. At the start of the game, you kno…

In The Wolves, we build our packs and carve out our territory! The Wolves is a 2022 game designed by Ashwin Kamath and Clarence Simpson with art by Pauliina Linjama and a quality production from publisher Pandasaurus Games. In The Wolves, between two and five players each controls a pack of wolves vying for territory across a wilderness. This game …

In this episode, we try to save the planet from a relentless alien invasion in Under Falling Skies! Under Falling Skies is a 2020 board game designed by designed by Tomáš Uhlíř published by Czech Games Edition with art by Petr Boháček and Kwanchai Moriya. It’s a solo game about repelling an alien invasion that clearly takes some inspiration from th…

In The Blood of an Englishman, we see if Jack can steal the goose that lays golden eggs from the giant at the top of the beanstalk! In 2016, Renegade Games published a two-player card game inspired by “Jack and the Beanstalk” called The Blood of an Englishman. One player takes on the role of Jack, attempting to steal the giant’s treasure through a …

In this episode, I try out a new format by giving very brief reviews of ten games I played at our local board game convention, Tennessee Game Days, earlier this fall! Tennessee Game Days is an event held each spring and fall here in Nashville, Tennessee, where people come from around the state and the region to spend a few days in hotel convention …

In this episode, we try to figure out if our opponent put the poison in our glass or in his glass in the game In Vino Morte! In Vino Morte is a 2016 game designed by Chris Anderson with art by Ben Toz and published by Button Shy Games. It’s inspired by that classic scene in The Princess Bride where the Dread Pirate Roberts and the scoundrel Vizzini…

Usually when I review and recommend a board game here on the podcast, I’ve played that game at least ten times. That way I know the game well and I know it has some staying power. That means I usually review older games, but I like to play new games, too! That leads me to this bonus episode you’re listening to right now. Instead of a scripted and h…

In this episode, we see what happens when heroes from stories and legends battle it out in Unmatched! Unmatched is actually a series of games from Restoration Games. That company specializes in taking older games and redesigning them for a modern audience. They have “restored” games like Downforce, Fireball Island, Thunder Road, and Dark Tower. Unm…

Usually when I review and recommend a board game here on the podcast, I’ve played that game at least ten times. That way I know the game well and I know it has some staying power. That means I usually review older games, but I like to play new games, too! That leads me to this bonus episode you’re listening to right now. Instead of a scripted and h…

In this episode, we battle for the honor of hosting the king in our chateaus in Royal Visit! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we become Scottish chieftains expanding our lands in… Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

In this "First Play" bonus episode, we take a look at the game Kohaku from 25th Century Games, a 2020 game designed by Danny Devine with art also by Danny Devine! Send us a Text Message.저자 Derek Bruff

Here's an extended cut of Emily's color commentary on the game Mysterium! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we work together to solve a murder in the game with no words… Mysterium! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

Today we have some initial impressions of the game Power Plants after a first play! Send us a Text Message.저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we take a look at Gobblet Gobblers, a game that you’ll want to know about if you’re tired of playing tic-tac-toe! Send us a Text Message.저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we work together to catch a sneaky, pot-pie-stealing fox in the cooperative kids game Outfoxed! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we build cities and farms and roads in the modern classic, Carcassonne! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

Today we have some initial impressions of the game Gartenbau after a first play! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we review Bristol 1350 and try to avoid a pandemic like it’s the 14th century by escaping the city on an apple cart! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we’re going back to the space race with the upcoming new expansion, Space Explorers: Age of Ambition! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

On this episode, Max and Ben wrap up the podcast.저자 First Play

In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us to review Takenoko, a game that teaches you what to do in the unlikely event someone gives you a panda. Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

In this episode, we review Tsuro: The Game of the Path! See whose path to enlightenment lasts the longest... Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

On this episode, the boys reflect on the past 4 years of doing the podcast and (barely) listen to some shitty shit crap music.저자 First Play

On this episode, Max and Ben announce their plan to end First Play Podcast at the end of July and listen to some shitty music.저자 First Play

On this episode, we reflect on childhood and the fundamental deceit of nostalgia and get very, very off track.저자 First Play

On this episode, Ben wants to talk about theology, an Army of Squirrel addicts takes over and the boys take a spiritual trip to South Carolina.저자 First Play

On this episode, we listen to a man struggle with his hard head and some abominable funk music sung by Racist Rick James.저자 First Play

On this episode, we're talking about Booty's. That's right. Big wet butts, bouncing in the club. We go off the rails hard, which is to be expected at this point. First Play Forever저자 First Play

On this episode we listen to a list of reasons why life is hard, some sickening affirmation and a treatise on resilience, and an example of when the hyper critical voices in your head are right.저자 First Play

On this episode, we listen to some god awful pseudo-scat music, negro spirituals for white people and some Curren$y raps if he spelled his name with a cent sign instead of a dollar sign.저자 First Play

On this episode, we get back to our roots with some classic dick talk and a few songs that sound just like other songs but worse. You know, that old chestnut.저자 First Play

First Play Podcast; We fuck around so you can find out! On this episode we listen to some overwrought crooning, and some classic adultery jams, which are our bread and butter at this point.저자 First Play

On this episode, we adhere to a content challenge, listen to some instruments that we're almost certain are guitars and get a blast from the past with the worst sounds of 2013 we were happy to forget all about.저자 First Play

In this episode, we review the game Clank! Go searching for dragon treasure while moving very quietly... Send us a Text Message.저자 Derek Bruff

On this episode. we listen to a very convincing Muse cover band, shitty rapping and the ear-piercing blaring of Max's racism alarm.저자 First Play

On this episode, Ben forgot to edit it on time on account of being in Las Vegas. But it's here. What songs will we listen to? I don't remember but its a good one!저자 First Play

On this episode, we listen to certified wife guy antics, some OK rappers, (that's a pun) and some anthems for the lads.저자 First Play

On this episode, we listen to criminal baby talk, racially ambiguous raps and a woman who is desperately trying to warn us of the coming spider invasion.저자 First Play

We're on vacation so didn't get a chance to record a new one but in celebration of our apparent 3 year Twitter Anniversary, we're going back into the vault to bring you the first ever episode we recorded in June 2018. Enjoy!저자 First Play

On this episode, we listen to impassioned yodels, Soljia Boy adjacent jams and stinky party anthems.저자 First Play

In this episode, we review Incan Gold, a game that will have you pressing your luck to recover lost treasure! Send us a text저자 Derek Bruff

On this episode we listen to a commercial for Viagra, a stupid soundscape and some intense bay area accents.저자 First Play