Kickin' It Creative

Taylor Reiner in the house! In this episode, we chat about thematic trick-taking games, games we played at TJ in Cinncinati, and what it takes to become a Greek Gaming Godess. Thank you for listening!
00:00:00 Introduction00:04:32 KIC Web Updated

00:08:49 Fresh Plays00:09:04 Codenames App (Mines)
00:14:34 For the Gods! + Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends
00:26:35 Shady Lady
00:29:21 Finger Crane Game Championship
00:35:50 Fire in the Lake
00:45:25 Pacific Typhoon

00:48:40 TJ Gaming + Thematic Trick-Taking Games00:49:10 Take Time
00:58:08 Ghost Lift + Yonkai no Yokai
01:03:09 Peanut's Talent Show
01:12:39 No Loose Ends
01:16:58 A Midsummer Night's Dream
01:24:01 The Slasher
01:32:49 My Own Sunny Day
01:38:13 Rowdy Partners
01:45:55 A Very Civil Whist
01:55:14 Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, Shards of Creation, 30 to Go, ESP: Experiment in Supersensory Perspicacity
02:00:33 Tricky Landing
02:04:04 (Robo)Tricked Out
02:08:52 Mü, Ouroboros Trick, Final Binary, Kusoge Trick

02:19:26 Sign-off
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In this episode, I kick it with Cole Wehrle, who's a friend, but also one of my absolute favorite game designers. Cole shares some exciting updates about on his new publishing company (Buried Giant Studios). Then we both had a lot of fun Fresh Plays to share before we discussed what we find awesome about multi-use cards in board games, and eventually share some of our favs. Thanks so much for listening!
00:00:00 Introduction00:01:25 Exciting Updates! Buried Giant Studios & Wehrlegig 
00:06:47 Squawk 'N' Roll - my newsletter
00:08:55 Birthday Arcs Campaign...let's goooo!

00:14:07 Fresh Plays00:15:32 Winter Break Family Gaming (Indonesia, Root, Sceptre 1027 A.D.)
00:19:07 <popcorn side quest> Yubitsume
00:21:58 Bomb5
00:27:54 Cross Bronx Expressway
00:30:52 People Power
00:35:38 Wizard
00:38:36 Baghdad: City of Peace (Calimala, Sankore, Forest Shuffle, Web of Power)

00:51:24 The Magic of Multi-Use Cards00:51:54 multi-use card examples (Desolate, Concordia, Land & Freedom)
00:57:50 Virgin Queen
01:01:04 Triumph & Tragedy
01:02:33 Dune: Imperium
01:03:38 Concordia
01:06:36 Glory to Rome
01:07:29 Race for the Galaxy (San Juan)
01:09:42 Gloomhaven
01:12:04 Guards of Atlantis II
01:19:09 Oath
01:24:25 Combat Commander: Europe (Tank Duel, Fields of Fire)

01:36:13 Sign-off
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In this episode, I kick it with 1822PNW designer Ken Kuhn to discuss our 2026 26x5 Solo Gaming Challenge. We're both super pumped about it and had a great time discussing several awesome games we've been and/or are planning to play solo this year. Any and all are welcome to jump on this 1-"man"-bandwagon with us. Thanks so much for listening!
00:00:00 Introduction00:03:13 Board Game Arena

00:14:05 Fresh Plays00:14:28 Cross Bronx Expressway (Land & Freedom, Hegemony)
00:30:21 Legendary Encounters: The Matrix (Earthborne Rangers)
00:40:56 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship

00:52:25 Our 26x5 Solo Gaming Challenge for 202600:53:12 Our Game Selection Process
00:58:56 Our Attack Plans
01:11:50 Short Games01:12:39 52 Duels
01:15:44 Turing Machine
01:17:27 Banned Books
01:19:07 Fortitude
01:20:35 Resist! (Witchcraft)
01:22:12 The Dreadheart
01:22:36 Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs
01:26:10 Skytear Horde: Monoliths
01:32:41 Sylvion
01:34:37 Wallet Games (ROVE, Food Chain Island, Palm Island, Dragons of Etchinstone)
01:35:19 Sonic Roll
01:36:38 Warp's Edge
01:37:17 The Lost Expedition
01:38:32 20 Strong
01:39:57 Onoda

01:41:22 Medium Games01:41:39 Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate
01:42:02 One Deck Dungeon
01:47:56 Coffee Roaster
01:49:37 Space Hulk: Death Angel
01:51:13 Terra Mystica
01:53:04 Paperback: Adventures
01:54:52 Escape from Hades
01:55:31 Nemo's War
01:56:13 This War of Mine
01:57:13 Halls of Hegra
01:58:08 Lanzerath Ridge
01:58:42 Kreel Manor
01:59:58 Deckers

02:01:29 Beasty Games02:02:07 Civolution
02:06:55 Fields of Fire: Deluxe Edition
02:11:24 Mage Knight
02:12:35 Leaving Earth
02:14:07 Hoplomachus: Victorum
02:15:24 Dragons Down
02:16:53 Comanchería & Navajo Wars
02:18:37 Roads & Boats
02:19:29 Hill of Doves
02:21:02 Infernal Machine
02:22:06 D-Day at Omaha Beach
02:22:40 The Mission (The Plum Island Horror, Space Empires 4x)

02:28:26 Sign-off
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In this episode, I kick it with Kimberly from Tabletop Tolson. We gush about our favorite games we played in 2025 that weren't released in 2025. Considering we're both omni-gamers, we had a laughter-filled chat about a diverse group of awesome games. Sadly, I realized after the fact, that I skipped over mentioning Argent: The Consortium (?!?!) in my top 10. **facepalm** ...but we did at least put "new" games on each others' radars. Hope you enjoy the episode! 
Thanks so much for listening!
00:00:00 Introduction00:01:16 Firstimer BGG@SEA Twinsies!

00:06:32 Fresh Plays00:07:11 Blood on the Clocktower
00:13:08 Super Auto Pets Card Battle (also mentioned Challengers & Tag Team)
00:23:52 Lords of Baseball
00:28:07 Super Mega Lucky Box

00:32:50 Our Top 10 "New to Me" Games of 2025
00:36:31 Kimberly's Honorable Mentions (Knarr, Nature, Sanctuary)
00:44:56 Candice's Honorable Mentions (Don Quixote: The Ingenious Hidalgo, Blue Moon Legends, Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space, Not Alone, Yunnan, Thunder Alley)00:54:54 Confusing Lands
00:57:15 The Witcher: Old World
01:01:41 The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game
01:05:15 ito
01:09:07 Neko Syndicate
01:12:32 Tales of the Arthurian Knights
01:16:30 Spirits of the Wild: Awakening
01:19:36 The Defence of Procyon III
01:24:16 ERA
01:28:23 The LOOP
01:30:40 Age of Galaxy
01:34:42 Imperium the Contention
01:36:57 The Anarchy
01:40:06 Leaving Earth
01:43:40 Obsession: Characters
01:47:57 Iwari
01:53:00 Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West
01:56:16 Primal: The Awakening
01:34:06 TEMBO: Survival on the Savanna
02:05:39 Black Rose Wars: Rebirth

02:12:57 Sign-off
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Welcome to Kickin' It Creative with Candice! In this episode, I share some personal updates, my plans for KIC, and I talk about a few of the games I played on my fall Con "CRAWL" (BGG@SEA, SPIEL Essen, SDHistCon, NamandaCon, and BGG.CON). Thank you for listening! 
00:02:07 Life & Stuff
00:05:26 Con Crawl
00:05:42 BGG@SEA
00:07:00 Import/Export
00:07:33 Quartermaster General: WWII
00:08:04 Wroth
00:08:38 Dune: Imperium - Uprising
00:10:28 Galactic Cruise
00:12:32 Dragons Down
00:14:03 SPIEL Essen
00:15:49 Kingdom Crossing
00:16:45 Mongoose
00:17:15 Rowdy Partners
00:18:24 Belgium
00:19:44 Tea & Rum
00:21:06 SDHistCon
00:21:52 Seljuk
00:23:16 Jibber Jabble
00:24:51 A Very Civil Whist
00:25:36 Striking Flint
00:26:52 Cross Bronx Expressway
00:28:32 NamandaCon
00:29:19 Not Alone
00:30:28 Capital Lux 2
00:31:06 Colossal Arena
00:31:37 Dokmus
00:32:38 Iwari
00:33:36 Belratti
00:36:02 Fromage
00:36:51 Seeker Chronicles
00:42:56 BGG.CON
00:44:50 Kickin' It Creative Plans
This episode is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny1JDfcHHSc
Thanks so much for listening and for your support!
For more content crafted by Candice, visit kickinitcreative.com
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