We figured this show was getting too easy to make. Why not do two shows at the same time? Chris Whitpan head of tabletop for PAX/ReedPop, and Ryan Hartman VP of Penny Arcade are here to share invaluable wisdom about conventions and how they work.

Back to back, you say? Nah. Still too easy. Let's splice them in and out of each other. This is either a contender for the next Poddies (made up) or a trainwreck. Maybe it's both. You be the judge.

3:02 - Intro: Chris Whitpan

7:52 - Intro: Ryan Hartman

14:06 - We Have to Know! Chris Whitpan

17:29 - We Have to Know! Ryan Hartman

Games we played:

24:01 - 1824 Austria-Hungary (2005, Helmut Ohley & Leonhard "Lonny" Orgler, Double-O)

31:08 - My City (2020, Reiner Knizia, KOSMOS)

Topic:

35:11 - Convention-al Wisdom

Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard https://www.kenblanchardbooks.com/book/raving-fans/

Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/

Ben Brode GDC talk https://youtu.be/HjhsY2Zuo-c?si=oUMNL3JSlVyr5all

Where to find Chris:

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/chriswhitpan.bsky.social

Wheel Tapping https://www.youtube.com/@GameAllNiteShow

Where to find Ryan:

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/ryanhartman.bsky.social

Penny Arcade Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/penny-arcade.com

Acquisitions Incorporated C Team https://www.acq-inc.com/cteam/video/5

Special audio:

Suspenseful Teaser https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-suspenseful-teaser-181517/

DJ Turntable Rewind https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-dj-turntable-rewind-429858/

Songs:

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

GREEN: it's a casual (award nominated) podcast about all your favorite board games. GREEN: it focuses on games that have stood the test of time. RED: the hosts have spent way too much time browsing their phones and can't stop referencing the Joker beatboxing.

Games we played:

5:15 - Coal Baron (2013, Michael Kiesling & Wolfgang Kramer, R&R)

8:13 - Machi Koro (2012, Masao Suganuma, Pandasaurus)

12:58 - Heroscape (2004, Stephen Baker & Rob Raviau & Craig Van Ness, Hasbro)

18:18 - Remember Our Trip (2019, Daryl Chow & Saashi, Saashi & Saashi)

100 games before you die:

22:20 - Warhammer 40000 Fourth Edition (2004, Andy Chambers & Pete Haines & Jervis Johnson & Rick Priestley, Games Workshop)

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/321471/100-tabletop-games-to-play-before-turning-100

Topic:

30:24 - Two Greens, One Red

Songs:

100 Games to Play Before You Die by Michael, Tyler, Devon, and Josh of The Boise RainBeaus

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

No, it is not the final episode. What are we if not trolls? Reviewing our funniest bits and worst takes has made this all the more apparent.

Games we played:

4:58 - Rumble Nation (2017, Yogi Shinichi, Hobby Japan)

7:27 - Cosmolancer (1994, Reiner Knizia, Avalon Hill)

12:03 - Star Wars The Queen's Gambit (2000, Rob Daviau & Alan Roach & Craig Van Ness, Avalon Hill)

21:10 - Outfoxed (2014, Colt Tipaton-Johnson & Shannon Lyon & Marisa Pena, Gamewright)

100 games before you die:

25:33 - Tigris & Euphrates (1997, Reiner Knizia, Mayfair)

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/321471/100-tabletop-games-to-play-before-turning-100

Topic:

30:28 - You! The Listener

31:35 - Favorite Recurring Bits

35:42 - Funniest Moments

48:54 - Most Cooked Takes

Songs:

100 Games to Play Before You Die by Michael, Tyler, Devon, and Josh of The Boise RainBeaus

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

Dick Van Dyke and Minecraft Steve sit on a bench together smiling and sharing their 2000s ipod earbuds to listen to the latest episode. It's the middle of the year and we are checking in baby!

Bibliography:

Olivia Rodrigo first ten top 10 Hot 100 hits in the top 10 https://bsky.app/profile/slothropsmap.bsky.social/post/3mowtudbmrk2a (thanks Josh Buergel for the share)

Why do they call it oven https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/why-do-they-call-it-oven

Man Door Hand Hook Car Door https://youtu.be/vaifrbOnwkY?si=qVcFkbmLI4zaOB5T

Games we played:

6:26 - Beyond the Sun (2020, Dennis K. Chan, Rio Grande)

9:29 - Imperial Steam (2021, Alexander Huemer, Capstone)

14:24 - Yeti in My Spaghetti (2015, Uncredited, PlayMonster)

19:36 - Finca (2018, Wolfgang Sentker & Ralf zur Linde, franjos Spieleverlag)

100 games before you die:

24:00 - Riichi Mahjong (~1920, Uncredited, Public Domain)

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/321471/100-tabletop-games-to-play-before-turning-100

Topic:

29:36 - Tom Update

Tom bingo https://imgur.com/Lfw6Hin

42:55 - Kenny Update

53:18 - Pod Update

Songs:

100 Games to Play Before You Die by Michael, Tyler, Devon, and Josh of The Boise RainBeaus

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

Episode 100 is soon! Send us your favorite bits here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrtQ-to5QSWcLu8khKwNa6UhtpAs-DIelNtvMeKG6g5QhmhQ/viewform?usp=dialog

June 22nd, abandoned copy of Spirits of the Wild in the alley. Exacto knife to the front of the box. Like someone wanted a keepsake. This hobby is afraid of me. I have seen its true face.

5:45 - Intro: Ruel Gaviola

14:21 - We Have to Know!

Games we played:

26:14 - Bazaar (1967, Sid Sackson, 3M)

Topic:

32:43 - The Great Cull

Where to find Ruel:

https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola

Good Morning Society https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzTuYwAIJ8VpXh-hZ2eobekjJx9exs_I

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/ruelgaviola.com

Songs:

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

Episode 100 is soon! Send us your favorite bits here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrtQ-to5QSWcLu8khKwNa6UhtpAs-DIelNtvMeKG6g5QhmhQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Monopoly guy better watch out. There's a new boss in town ready to exploit capital gains. Never has iron and coal been so colorful. It's like it was produced by an industrial unicorn.

Games we played:

9:06 - Finca (2009, Wolfgang Sentker & Ralf zur Linde, Hans im Glück)

10:59 - Monopoly Express (1991, Garrett J Donner & Michael S Steer, Hasbro)

15:42 - UNO (1971, Merle Robbins, Mattel)

22:43 - Skyjo (2015, Alexander Bernhardt, Magilano)

100 games before you die:

28:57 - Troyes (2010, Sebastien Dujardin & Xavier Georges & Alain Orban, Pearl)

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/321471/100-tabletop-games-to-play-before-turning-100

Topic:

34:36 - The Making of Brass DEAL

nanDECK https://nandeck.com

Card Editor by Matt Singer https://bitbucket.org/mattsinger/card-editor

Playing Cards io https://playingcards.io

Songs:

100 Games to Play Before You Die by Michael, Tyler, Devon, and Josh of The Boise RainBeaus

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

Episode 100 is soon! Send us your favorite bits here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrtQ-to5QSWcLu8khKwNa6UhtpAs-DIelNtvMeKG6g5QhmhQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Sorry for the late episode. We figured it would be better to bring you something that was fun but late instead of optimal but mid. Get ready for Robocop to blow your cop off in "concept purgatory".

The insanity test https://youtu.be/47GoI680kU0?si=rlsArqc31cQZ60Zh

Hampster dance history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampster_Dance

Games we played:

7:21 - Mancala, Kala variant (5870BCE, Uncredited, Public Domain)

Interestingly, David McCord just did a history of Mancala and it's great https://youtu.be/i9zvDZTMSaA?si=NihOlAz_TDVuGnLT

12:29 - Underwater Cities (2018, Vladimír Suchý, Rio Grande)

20:47 - Concept (2013, Gaëtan Beaujannot & Alain Rivollet, Repos)

25:10 - ZÈRTZ (1999, Kris Burm, HUCH!)

100 games before you die:

29:09 - Scythe (2016, Jamey Stegmaier, Stonemaier)

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/321471/100-tabletop-games-to-play-before-turning-100

Topic:

33:58 - Fun v Optimal

Songs:

100 Games to Play Before You Die by Michael, Tyler, Devon, and Josh of The Boise RainBeaus

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

What do you mean Ark Nova is too difficult for grandma? That's neither a game problem nor a curation problem. Grandma just needs to level up, we're in the 2020s here. Oh great, now she's crying while she shuffles the giant deck all wrong. Half the cards are upside down. Just give it to me; this is hard to watch. Your grandma is the worst.

Psybrid Theory https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgcoT7-W0fP258nmxEy-2pkFJftUKjdRi

T.I.M.E. https://youtu.be/DsoCe7C4Kmk?si=cRYIIRo_Wy9jU2An

Games we played:

9:24 - Sekigahara The Unification of Japan (2011, Matt Calkins, GMT)

14:04 - Samurai The Card Game (2009, Reiner Knizia, Rio Grande)

19:00 - 1846 The Race for the Midwest (2005, Thomas Lehmann, GMT)

25:07 - T.I.M.E. Stories (2015, Peggy Chassenet & Manuel Rozoy, Space Cowboys)

100 games before you die:

31:25 - Android Netrunner (2012, Richard Garfield & Lukas Litzsinger, FFG)

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/321471/100-tabletop-games-to-play-before-turning-100

Topic:

34:28 - Drafting the Ideal Gateway List

Songs:

100 Games to Play Before You Die by Michael, Tyler, Devon, and Josh of The Boise RainBeaus

ROT by Bone Haus https://bonehaus.bandcamp.com/album/in-mourning

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ShelfStableCast

All our socials https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast