BW554 - FreiSpiel: Welche Spiele lagen im Osternest?

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Sonja and Arne reveal the board games they found in their Easter baskets, including a screaming sheep Catan gadget.

Sonja and Arne host this episode without René, focusing on their recent board game experiences around Easter. They begin by sharing personal Easter traditions, such as Easter fires and sausages, before transitioning to games. Arne discusses receiving a Catan Screaming Sheep gift and critiques the new Catan edition's plastic components. He then recounts playing Catan with six players for two and a half hours, reflecting on its legacy and flaws like resource balancing. Sonja reviews Cut It, a game involving scissors to cut cards, but criticizes its punishing scoring and unsatisfying gameplay. Arne compares the eurogames Concordia and Fayum, preferring Fayum for its dynamic card market and shared board mechanics. Sonja talks about playing Mesos, finding it lackluster with two players due to negative scoring effects. They briefly mention Flip 7 as a push-your-luck card game for larger groups. Sonja also reviews Nova Era, a civilization game with dice drafting, noting mixed reviews and her positive two-player experience. The episode concludes with a call for listener predictions for the Spiel des Jahres awards and a promotion for a puzzle contest on Brettspielpoesie.

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