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Psydekick Larry Interviews: Katie Pilz

2/26/2021

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These hard hitting questions were curated by a group of… one. Yes, Psydekick Larry came up with these questions all by himself. He also will speaks about himself in the third person on occasion. If you have any interesting or funny questions that you would like to submit to Psydekick Larry, write them down… and keep them to yourself until Psydekick Larry decides to make a reader’s Q&A issue. So without further adieu, let’s begin...

PsydekickLarry: Where are you from? And how long have you lived in Greenville?
Katie: I have lived most of my life in Rome, GA and I moved to Greenville, SC for grad school in 2010. So I guess 10 years in Greenville. Wow, longer than I thought!
PsydekickLarry:  Give us 2 truths and a lie about yourself?
Katie:: I've enjoyed scuba diving, bungee jumping, and skydiving. 
PsydekickLarry:  What got you into the board gaming hobby?
Katie: My grandmother gave me an early love for games. When I was kid, she taught me several games and played card games with me half the night while on vacation. As for modern games, my family received Dominion one Christmas and we wore that set out! From there it just snowballed.
PsydekickLarry: ​ What do you love about board gaming?
Katie: There are a lot of things to appreciate about board gaming! Just to name a few: the social aspect of getting to enjoy time with friends and family; the challenge of figuring out what the best strategies are; enjoying nice design, art, and production; and of course, the thrill of winning!
PsydekickLarry:  What is your favorite board game and/or board game genre?
Katie: Well since I am about to make my Top 10 board games video, I'll avoid spoilers and just stick to some of my favorite type of games! I really enjoy a good tile laying game. That is most likely my top, but I also love the "Follow" mechanic where one player picks something and everyone gets something as well. Multiple paths to victory is another thing that makes a great game!
PsydekickLarry: What did you think when Ryan told you he was starting a board game company?
Katie: When Ryan talked to me about starting Tantrum House we were engaged and he asked my opinion since it would be affecting my future as well. It sounded like it would be fun for Ryan and Will. I never dreamed it would get as big as it has or that I was going to join in! 
PsydekickLarry: When was the first time Ryan asked you to be in a video? And what did you think?
Katie: It has been so long ago that I filmed my first video I can't remember when it was! Maybe season 2? Anyway, I do remember having to film for almost an hour for a 2 min video because I kept messing up and giggling about it! I was really flattered the first time they had me be in a video. I thought it would just be that one time or maybe an occasional thing though. I wouldn't have thought it was going to lead to a home studio!
PsydekickLarry: What RPG race and class best describes you? (Human not allowed)
Katie: Alright, of the races and classes I think I would be an half elf because I grew up in the country and ran out in the woods all the time. As for a class I would be maybe a Bard who specializes in crafting with a little rage thrown in there.
So Skald, a bard/barbarian hybrid class. 
PsydekickLarry: Thanks Katie!
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Candy Wars Board Game

2/24/2021

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Kevin looks at a prototype of Candy Wars coming to Kickstarter.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324002/candy-wars
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Hunted: Wode Ridge

2/23/2021

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Hunted: Wode Ridge is a push your luck survival card game for 1 or 2 players by Gabe Barrett
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329148/hunted-wode-ridge
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SATURDAY—TantrumCon Digital

2/22/2021

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TantrumCon LIVE Saturday, February 6, 2020.
Find the schedule and learn more at www.TantrumCon.com

0:00 - 29:37 PreShow
29:38 - 32:16 Introduction
32:17 - 49:50 Trivial Kahoot
49:51 - 1:13:55 Curt Covert Interview
1:13:56 - 2:16:46 Hues & Cues from The Op
2:16:47 - 2:21:25 Wheel of Wow and Parks Memories
2:21:26 - 3:17:37 Codenames Duet from CGE
3:17:38 - 4:16:18 Cubitos from AEG
4:16:19 - 4:59:23 We Need to Talk from Smirk and Laughter
4:59:24 - 5:36:32 Caper Europe from Keymaster Games
5:36:33 - 6:11:35 Night of the Ninja from Brotherwise Games
6:11:36 - 6:13:57 Table Flipping Tourney
6:13:58 - 6:48:35 Board Game Awards 2020
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6:48:36 - 8:14:36 SmashUp Marvel from AEG and The Op
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Maglev Metro Board Game Review

2/22/2021

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Melissa and Kevin look at Maglev Metro Board Game from Bezier Games. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/301257/maglev-metro
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SUNDAY—TantrumCon Digital

2/22/2021

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TantrumCon LIVE Sunday, February 7, 2021.
0:00 - 29:48 PreShow
29:49 - 1:35:50 Telestrations from The Op
1:35:51 - 2:47:38 Cartographers Heroes from Thunderworks Games
2:47:39 - 3:08:14 Trivial Kahoot from The Op
3:08:15 - 3:53:18 Overboss Board Game from Brotherwise Games
3:53:19 - 3:55:50 Table Flipping Tournament
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3:55:51 - 4:13:50 TantrumCon Digital Wrap Up
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FRIDAY—TantrumCon Digital

2/22/2021

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TantrumCon LIVE Friday,  February 5, 2020.
0:00 - 29:37 Pre-show
29:38 - 32:07 Introduction
32:08 - 52:32 Trivial Kahoot
52:33 - 1:31:07 Interview Jamey Stegmaier
1:31:08 - 2:31:44 Blank Slate
2:31:45 - 3:30:53 Umbra Via
3:30:54 - 3:56:16 Valley of the Vikings
3:56:17 - 4:58:00 MonsDRAWsity
4:58:01 - 6:25:15 One Night Ultimate Werewolf
6:25:16 - 6:27:23 Table Flipping Video
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6:27:24 - 9:09:31 Roll Player Adventures
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Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising Playthru

2/21/2021

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Join us tonight as we play through a prototype of the new board game Elemental Uprising from Lucky Duck Games.
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https://gamefound.com/projects/draft/lsay0az391y5ugx0c17q2exj7te?refcode=190SFmuoo0eLpePVushs3A
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Block and Key Overview

2/21/2021

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Jonah and Sara share their thoughts on Block & Key from Inside Up Games. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/insideupgames/block-and-key

If you want to hear Jonah's thoughts on the game's Solo Mode, check it out on our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tantrum_house/?hl=en

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/311930/block-and-key
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The Snallygaster Situation Playthru

2/20/2021

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Tonight we're playing through the new board game The Snallygaster Situation from Renegade Game Studios.
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Best Board Games for Couples

2/20/2021

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Ready for a 10 course meal? We're about to imbibe on 10 of the greatest games for couples in this quick run-through of some of our favorite board games to play with each other.

0:00 - 0:34 Introduction
0:35 - 1:14 Patchwork
1:15 - 1:48 Parks Memories
1:49 - 2:42 Calico
2:43 - 3:04 Codenames Duet
3:05 - 3:45 7 Wonders Duel
3:46 - 4:24 Dragon Castle
4:25 - 4:53 Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle
4:54 - 5:25 Santorini
5:26 - 5:51 Unlock and Exit Games
5:52 - 6:20 Love Letter
6:21 - 6:47 Stellar Board Game, Lost Cities Board Game, Imhotep Duel
6:48 - 7:04 Ending
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7:05 - 8:22 Outtakes
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TantrumCon 2021 Table Flipping Tournament

2/19/2021

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Each year we hold a Table Flipping Tournament at our TantrumCon event. This year, with the event being digital, we decided to host the tournament and allow our fans to submit videos of themselves flipping their tables. This montage captures the most exciting moments from all of their submissions. Enjoy!
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The Snallygaster Situation

2/19/2021

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The Snallygaster Situation is a 2-5 player deduction and hidden movement game by Renegade Games.

https://app.crowdox.com/projects/renegade-game-studios/the-snallygaster-situation-kids-on-bikes-board-game
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Board Game News—Feb. 15, 2021

2/18/2021

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We're back with more board gaming news! Help us hit 1,000 Likes this week and someone will win a copy of Cubitos from AEG.

Board Game News February 2021
0:00 - 0:58 Intro
0:59 - 1:38 Acquisitions
1:39 - 3:14 New Board Games Announced
3:15 - 4:54 On Shelves Now
4:55 - 5:15 Giveaway
5:16 - 5:34 Bloopers

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Best Games of the Year 2020

2/18/2021

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Check out the Best Board Game Award Show of 2021! We highlight some of the best games from 2020.
0:00 - 2:16 Introduction
2:17 - 4:29 Best Kickstarter Board Game of 2020
4:30 - 7:00 Best Family Board Game of 2020
7:01 - 10:20 Best Art of a Board Game of 2020
10:21 - 13:23 Best Co-op Game of 2020
13:24 - 15:31 Best Roll and Write of 2020
15:32 - 18:52 Best Strategy Game of 2020
18:53 - 20:17 Best 2 Player Game of 2020
20:18 - 21:42 Best Solo Game of 2020
21:43 - 24:09 Best Reprint Game of 2020
24:10 - 26:46 Best Expansion of 2020
26:47 - 29:37 Best Board Game of 2020
29:38 - 33:17 Outtakes
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A Big Thank you to: Glorryhound, Our Family Plays Games, We Game Together, Before You Play, Jambalaya Plays Games, One Minute Board Games, Board Game Closet, Journeyman Dan, Grant's Game Recs, Amy Eggs, and Psydkick Larry

Endless Winter: Paleoamericans Board Game Fantasia Games
Fossilis Kids Table Board Gaming
Tidal Blades Druid City Games
The Crew KOSMOS
Sonora Pandasaurus Games
Viscounts of the West Kingdom Renegade Games and Garphill Games
Unmatched Cobble and Fog Restoration Games
Under Falling Skies CGE
Rococo Eagle Gryphon Games
Wingspan Oceania Stonemaier Games
Dwellings of Eldervale Breaking Games

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Board Games Kickstarter February 2021 (2nd half)

2/18/2021

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Kevin looks at board games coming to Kickstarter and other Crowdfunding campaigns February 16-28, 2021

Support Tantrum House Late Pledge:
https://gamefound.com/projects/tantrum-house/season7#/
Series Sponsors: Lucky Duck Games www.luckyduckgames.com
Mesa Game Lab
https://www.mesagamelab.com/

Feb 1 CoraQuest
Feb 2 Time Editors
Feb 16 City of Crowns
Feb 16 Factory Floor
Feb 16 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
Feb 16 Oil Town
Feb 16 Auction Web
Feb 16 Beasts of Balance
Feb 16 Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber
Feb 16 Bloodstone
Feb 16 Vault Wars: Relic Roadshow
Feb 16 Lawklivya: Vengeance
Feb 16 Union City Alliance
Feb 17 Block and Key
Feb 19 Tharos
Feb 21 Bamboo Bash
Feb 22 CULTivate
Feb 22 Cakes!
Feb 22 Rome and Roll: Gladiators
Feb 23 Finding Anastasia
Feb 23 Crafting Arzium
Feb 23 Root Marauder expansion
Feb 23 Chamber of Wonders
Feb 23 Wutaki
Feb 23 Tiny Turbo Cars
Feb 23 Orconomics
Feb 23 Candy Wars
late Feb HoverDome: Red Canyon Run
late Feb Ragnarocks
late Feb Land Vs Sea
late Feb Skyline Express
Feb Deluxe Clash of Kings
Metro 20th anniversary edition Batman

0:00
- 1:25 Introduction
1:26 - 2:03 February
2:04 - 3:40 February 16
3:41 - 4:11 February 17
4:12 - 4:18 February 19
4:19 - 4:42 February 21
4:43 - 5:18 February 22
5:19 - 8:05 February 23
8:06 - 9:53 Late February
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9:54 - 11:14 Ending
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Hallertau

2/15/2021

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Melissa and Kevin review the board game Hallertau from Lookout Games (a division of Asmodee).

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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300322/hallertau
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Praga Caput Regni Board Game Review

2/13/2021

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Melissa and Kevin review Praga Caput Regni Board Game from Delicious Games and Rio Grande Games.

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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308765/praga-caput-regni
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FunFair Playthru

2/12/2021

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Join the crew as we play through the new board game Funfair from Good Games Publishing. It's a 2–4 player, city-building, card game and it's... fun!

​This playthrough was sponsored by Good Games Publishing.
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Reload Playthru

2/11/2021

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Join Kevin, Melissa and Jonah as they play through the new board game Reload from Kolossal Games. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kolossalgames/reload

​This playthrough is sponsored by Kolossal Games.
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Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising Overview

2/10/2021

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Dan and Kevin look at a prototype of Elemental Uprising - a new stand alone Kingdom Rush game.
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Meeples and Monsters

2/9/2021

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Kevin looks at a prototype of Meeples & Monsters being published from AEG.

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Time Editors Overview

2/8/2021

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Jonah and Shantelle give an overview of the game Time Editors headed to kickstarter soon.
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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290863/time-editors
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Board Game News — First Half of February 2021

2/4/2021

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Our first episode is a little rough but it was a ton of fun to put together! :)
Be sure to answer the questions so that if we hit 1,000 Likes we can do a giveaway! We'd love to know your opinion on the BGNews! We'd also love to have you join us for TantrumCon Digital!

0:00 - 1:06 Introduction
1:07 - 2:21 A look back at 2020
2:22 - 4:21 Hot New Games and Giveaway
4:22 - 5:59 A loot ahead at 2021
6:00 - 6:26 Outtakes

How will Kickstarter fair in 2021?
Ticket to Ride Europe 15th Anniversary edition
New Caverna Expansion
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Radlands Game Overview

2/3/2021

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Radlands is a battle card game for 2 players by Roxley.
Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roxley/radlands?ref=83u4kq

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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329082/radlands
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