Magic: The Gathering

A collectible trading card game of creatures and spells in which players try to reduce their opponent's life total to zero with decks they've constructed themselves. Designed by Richard Garfield over 25 years ago, Magic: the Gathering has become a hobby in and of itself with tens of thousands of cards, tens of millions of players, and tournament scenes. There are multiple formats with different rules and permitted cards, with the most popular being a multiplayer format called Commander, or EDH.

Featured Episodes

Episode 329: All the Stars Are Here! Episode 329 I'm not sure why you'd make a hall of fame that's not also a sidewalk, but that's exactly what BoardGameGeek have gone and done - they've curated 25 games into their hall of fame, and we're here to judge them for their choices. It's weird that they didn't come to us first, honestly. Before we deck the halls, we talk about Arborea, Beyond the Horizon, and Taiwan Night Market.

Released: March 6, 2025

Episode 283: Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal Episode 283 Not all are as blessed as we are by the gift of truly original thought, and so many turn to others for inspiration. Whether it's Newton standing on the shoulders of giants, or stealing from our rich neighbour Xerox, many great ideas are born from what has come before. Before we make the inspired choice, we talk about Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il Magnifico – The Card Game, Innovation Ultimate, and Dawn of Ulos.

Released: July 6, 2023

Episode 212: Two Can Play At That Game Episode 212 It's the triumphant return of the terrific trio - you know exactly who we mean - to talk about games where one of us would have to be left out. That's right, it's two players only at this table, and we're talking about our favourite games that fit the bill, and why we love them. Before we one-three-nine-take-two, we talk about Undaunted: Normandy, Fields of Arle, and That Time You Killed Me.

Released: February 10, 2022

Episode 210: No One Man Should Have All That Power Episode 210 Few things feel better than those moments in board games that make you feel powerful. Whether it’s playing the perfect card, pulling off a perfectly executed turn, or splashing down that giant mini, we look at some of our favourite power plays in board games. Before we corrupt absolutely, we talk about Biblios: Quill and Parchment, Cryo, and Origins: First Builders.

Released: January 27, 2022

Episode 66: The Only Winning Move Episode 066 Dominant strategies can ruin a game; if there's one clear best way to win, why not use it every time? We discuss these optimal strategies, whether they're always problematic, and how to deal with them at your game table. Before we break the game, we talk about A Feast for Odin: The Norwegians, Lost Cities: Rivals, and Second Chance.

Released: May 2, 2019