Mailbag

[ Mailbag is one of the category tags used to describe Feature Topics. ]

Every episode that features listener questions (and the Tanks answers!) is listed at the end of this page. Alternatively, the following details every question and gives the timestamp for each within the episode:

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hobby[edit | edit source]

• Does Kellen hate co-ops? - #44 22:10
• What are the Tanks' thoughts on reviewing games after one play? - #45 26:26
• How do the Tanks pick games for a game night? - #45 39:32
• Do review copies make the Tanks less impartial? - #55 33:05 or 32:08 for a little additional context
• Is there a bias among reviewers because of their personality type? - #68 26:27
• What are some first time tips when going to a convention? - #68 33:08
• Is it more fun to play new games or replay existing ones? - #68 39:02
• If Board Game Barrage were making a board game, which Tank would be the designer, artist and developer/publisher? - #127 27:31
• Have the Tanks rediscovered old favourites due to gaming digitally? (June 2020) - #127 37:34
• If the Tanks could play a board game with anybody in the world, who would it be and what would you play? - #127 45:15
• Can a game be a favourite game if you don't play it any more? - #136 28:06
• If every game the Tanks played from now on had to be one theme, what would it be? - #136 37:19

Check out all the hobby feature topic discussions.

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game recommendations[edit | edit source]

• Do the tanks have any lists or suggestions for small games under $20? - #17 15:43
  This question prompted an entire episode in which each tank created a list of 5 games under $20. (view lists)
• What are the best "bang for your buck" board games? - #44 28:16
• Should I play "the classics"? - #45 15:39
• Which solo games would the Tanks recommend? - #45 20:30
• What are some of the Tanks favourite portable games? - #68 22:49
• What is the best licensed game? - #68 37:47
• Which games would the Tanks recommend for hiking/camping? - #127 40:29
• What are some black licorice games for the Tanks? - #176 38:55
• Do the Tanks have any favorite light summer board games? - #176 44:26

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specific games[edit | edit source]

• Has Kellen played more Spirit Island? (November 2018) - #44 24:23 or 23:19 for a little additional context
• Does Mark know what Biblios was known as before it was released under that name? - #45 24:50
• Out of the Cyclades, Kemet and Inis series which are the Tanks' favourites? - #127 31:14
• What games do the Tanks appreciate the design of but hate to play? - #171 41:05

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between the sheets[edit | edit source]

• How are the Tanks still friends? - #44 28:16
• How has Board Game Barrage impacted the Tanks? - #55 21:00
• Why is Mark the Green Tank and not the Red Tank? - #55 35:36
• Why does Neilan have such a great voice? - #68 39:37
• If everyone woke up one morning as one of the other Tanks, which would they hope to be? - #127 39:15
• What is each Tanks' favourite Pokémon? - #127 48:38
• Fill in the blanks: "I like playing games with the _____ Tank because _____." - #171 49:43

When things get personal the Tanks always deliver! For the origin of "between the sheets" check out Gen Con 2018.

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battle plans[edit | edit source]

• Are the Tanks planning on going to more conventions? (December 2019) - #45 37:50
• Will the Tanks be doing game reviews on YouTube? (December 2019) - #45 42:42
• Would the Tanks like to review Furry Girl? - #68 41:05
• Which game are the Tanks going to play on their first vaccinated, indoor game day? (April 2021) - #171 29:54

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