Run Silent, Run Deep--A Single-Take Review of The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43

Run Silent, Run Deep--A Single-Take Review of The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43

We don't write many wargame reviews here on Theology of Games, but the truth is that I (Firestone) enjoy the occasional conflict simulation. The wargame I've played the most in the last year is The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-43, from GMT Games. This is a solitaire game where you play as a U-Boat captain during World War II. You'll go on patrols, attempt to sink Allied ships, and try not to get sunk. So is The Hunters the bomb, or does it get Das Boot? Let's find out!

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I Should've Cut the Red Wire: A Double-Take Review of Bomb Squad Academy

I Should've Cut the Red Wire: A Double-Take Review of Bomb Squad Academy

Today we're reviewing Bomb Squad Academy, a small-box game from Tasty Minstrel Games. 

Bomb Squad Academy is a prequel to Bomb Squad, in which you're playing as cadets learning how to disarm bombs. A game consists of three bombs, with the highest-scoring player winning after the three bombs explode being declared the winner, or tops in the class! Is this game the bomb, or a dud? Let's find out!

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Wok This Way!--A Double-Take Preview of Wok on Fire!

Wok This Way!--A Double-Take Preview of Wok on Fire!

There's nothing like tossing a bunch of ingredients into a big wok and stir-frying up a feast! What's better? Playing a game where you toss a bunch of cards on the table and stir-fry up a feast! There's no fire, or risk of food-borne illnesses for that under-cooked chicken you just ate!

Today we're previewing Wok on Fire from Green Couch Games. It's currently live on Kickstarter and nearly funded! So did we flip for Wok on Fire? Or is it a flop? Best read on to find out!

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A Hive of Scum and Villainy--A Double-Take Review of Warhammer 40K: Conquest: The Great Devourer

A Hive of Scum and Villainy--A Double-Take Review of Warhammer 40K: Conquest: The Great Devourer

Today on Theology of Games we're reviewing the first big-box expansion for Warhammer 40K: Conquest: The Great Devourer. This is all about the Tyranids--a hive race so single-mindedly intent on killing everything in sight that they can't ally with any other Faction in the game. Let's see how they play!

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Return to the 7th Sea

Return to the 7th Sea

We don't get the chance to play many roleplaying games. Time is precious, and we have a hard enough time keeping up with all the great board games out there--how can we find time to play RPGs, too? 

Well I (Firestone) found some time. I've gushed about my love of Fantasy Flight's Star Wars Edge of the Empire RPG. I figured that would be the only RPG I'd pursue. But now I'm tempted by a reboot of a classic RPG: 7th Sea

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A New Podcast! Buckle Up for My Drive!

A New Podcast! Buckle Up for My Drive!

Hey everyone!

Last week Jeremiah launched a new podcast experiment! It's called My Drive with Jeremiah Isley, the whole concept of the podcast is that Jeremiah is recording the show during his daily drive home after dropping the kids off at school. 

Join in the conversation as Jeremiah talk about all things gaming, community, and otherwise, it's a gaming podcast that is about more than just the games themselves!

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