Pick Up And Deliver

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played for the first time recently, and one he revisited. Join us, won’t you?5-Minute MysteryTelestrations: Upside DrawnVöluspáLast FridayWhat games have you been playing lately? Head over to boardgamegeek.com guild #3269 and share your plays!

Brendan talks about juggling complexity, a return to a version of the subject of “Not Quite Enough.” Join us, won’t you?Pick Up & Deliver 002: Not Quite EnoughPick Up & Deliver 365: Not Quite Enough, RevisitedSpeed vs. Efficiency (Not quite enough speed)Ark NovaPraga Caput RegniDucks in a Row (Not quite enough planning)On MarsUnderwater CitiesTicking Clock (Not quite enough time)AgricolaTrickerionNot Quite EnoughBrass: BirminghamOrléansWhat games would you put in these categories? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Pick Up & Deliver 568: Revive; Astra; Gloom revisited; Paku PakuBrendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried out recently, and reacquaints himself with one game he brought out of the dust.ReviveAstraGloom (revisited)Paku PakuWhat games have you tried lately? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.

Brendan summarizes his horror movie watching experience in this spooky season. Join us, won’t you?Slashing Through Cinema 9: My listLetterboxd: My “spooky season” list of reviewsHorror Movie Month Roundup 2022What movies did you watch this spooky season? Have you seen any of the movies Brendan talks about? Share your thoughts of them over at Boardgame Geek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his experiences trying three games for the first time, and revisiting another. Join us, won’t you?There’s Been a MurderMind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage Gamerevisited – Axis & Allies: GuadalcanalPoetry for NeanderthalsWhat do you think of these games? Share your experiences over on boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.

Brendan shares his gameplay experiences from October 2023 and his plans for November. Join us, won’t you?Top of the Stack, Oct 23Last FridayA Touch of EvilHunted: Wode RidgeVagrantsongShelf of OpportunityTop of the Stack, Nov 23ApolloTrismegistusHadrian’s WallVagrantsongWhat games did you play in October? Share your experiences over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan offers a message from the deep about the different FFP games he’s played and what he thinks of them. Join us, won’t you?A Touch of Evil: Dark GothicInvasion from Outer Space: The Martian GameShadows of BrimstoneFortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger GameLast Night on Earth: The Zombie GameA Touch of Evil: The Supernatural GameHave you played any of these games? Share your experiences and join the conversation over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won’t you?Mother of FrankensteinDetective: A Modern Crime StoryNana (aka Trio)Perudo (revisited)Sagrada ArtisansPick Up & Deliver 372: Sagrada vs. Azul (Duel)What games have you tried lately? Share with us over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269!

Brendan reflects on the arc of his Shelf of Opportunity and which games he’s going to prioritize going forward. Join us, won’t you?Ep 13: Shelf of OpportunityEp 161: Shelf of Opportunity, Update 1LiberteFounders of GloomhavenNew AngelesDawn of PeacemakersEp 213: Shelf of Opportunity, Update 2Miskatonic School for BoysPanic StationMoaGames I’m highlighting this time aroundTeramyyd: EarthsphereAeroplanes: Aviation AscendantCircadians: First LightSpirits of the Rice PaddyStruggle of EmpiresWhat games are on your Shelf of Opportunity? Share them over at Boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.

Brendan reflects on the games and gaming he did in September 2023. Join us, won’t you?Top of the Stack, September 2023NEW GAME – VagrantsongTOP 50 CHOICE – Terraforming Mars✓SOLO – Hunted: Wode RidgeOTHER NEW CHOICE – Revive✓Shelf of Opportunity52 Game ChallengeTop of the Stack, October 2023NEW GAME – Last FridayTOP 50 CHOICE – A Touch of EvilSOLO – Hunted: Wode RidgeOTHER NEW CHOICE – VagrantsongWhat have you been playing? Share your progress over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three different games he tried for the first time this month. Join us, won’t you?Forbidden JungleWoodcraftrevisiting New York SliceLetter JamWhat games have you tried recently? Join the conversation over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269!

Brendan looks back at the year 2015 and chooses his favorite games from that year. Join us, won’t you?Trickerion (top 50)Pandemic Legacy, Season 1 (top 50)Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (top 50)Mottainai (top 50)ElysiumT.I.M.E. StoriesCodenamesMysteriumThe Isle of SkyeThe Bloody InnArgent the ConsortiumBring Out Yer DeadPotion ExplosionProdigal’s ClubDead Man’s DrawFive favs I don’t ownStronghold 2nd editionRaptorAshes: Rise of the PhoenixbornBlood RageGalleristWould Like to PlayKingdom Death MonsterFood Chain MagnateForbidden StarsWhat games did I miss? What are your favorites? Share your thoughts over in our boardgamegeek forum, Guild #3269.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three different games, and some thoughts on a game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Irish GuageTime PiratesRummikubKitesWhat games have you tried for the first time recently? Add to the conversation over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.

Brendan talks a bit about the newest rando-writers he’s encountered in the last year or so. Join us, won’t you?Hadrian’s Wallep227: Rando-writersep461: Rando-writers revisitedTwilight Inscriptionep514: Gambit, Twilight Inscription, Age of Civilization, and City of Horror (revisited) (Game Review Espresso – Triple Shot)Trek 12ep447: Trek 12 – Himalayas, Akropolis, OltrééOn Tourep544: Digital Games 2Lumen: The Lost Worldep544: Digital Games 2Super Skill Pinball: 4-cadeep344: Super-Skill Pinball 4cade, Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef, GinkgopolisSuper Skill Pinball: Holiday SpecialStar Trek: Super Skill PinballRando-writers adapting other games:Rajas of the Ganges: Dice Charmersep369: 221b Baker Street, Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers, Terraforming Mars: Ares ExpeditionQwixx Deluxeep481: Home-consThe Isle of Cats: Explore & Drawep503 – Isle of Cats: Explore and Draw, Mosaic: A Story of Civilization, Goonies: Never Say Die, On Mars (revisited)What Rando-writers have you played recently? Share over at

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and talks about one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?RaDungeons & Dragons: Bedlam in NeverwinterRevisiting Glory to RomeEverdell FarshoreWhat games have you tried lately? Share your experiences over on Boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269!

Brendan shares his thoughts about how to be a welcoming host for gaming events. Join us, won’t you?Relevant previous PU&D Episode: Inclusiveness.ReviveQwixxSagradaWhat do you do to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere in your gaming spaces? Head over to Boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your experiences there.

Brendan shares his initial impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently, and one dusty game he’s returned to. Join us, won’t you?ExpeditionsThat Time You Killed MeAfter Usrevisiting CoimbraWhat new-to-you games have you tried recently? Join the conversation over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his report from the month of August. Join us, won’t you?August Top of the StackNEW GAME – ReviveTOP 50 CHOICE – TrismegistusNOVELTY – Time PiratesOTHER NEW CHOICE – VagrantsongShelf of OpportunityExpand YourShelf List52 Game ChallengeSeptember Top of the StackNEW GAME – VagrantsongTOP 50 CHOICE – Terraforming MarsSOLO – Hunted: Wode RidgeOTHER NEW CHOICE – ReviveWhat did you play in August? Head over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your progress!

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and reflects on one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Orphan Black: The Card GameNimaliaSuspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stagerevisiting AltiplanoWhat have you played recently? Jump into the conversation over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in June and July of 2023. Join us, won’t you?RenfieldRenfield syndromeHorrifiedThe Fury of DraculaJurassic World DominionDinosaur IslandDinosaur WorldDinoGenicsWelcome to Dino-WorldWham!Pinball: The Man Who Saved the GameSuper Skill PinballBarbieVotes for WomenThe Out-LawsBurgle BrosHappiness for BeginnersFog of LoveWhat films did you watch in June and July? Share over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.