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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 14d

It's time for another episode! We've got animals, constellations, aliens and more! Check out what Justin, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing!

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · Aug 28

In this episode I reviewed Bonds Between, a cozy 2 player RPG about tiny dragons by @brightbard.bsky.social that I played with @hartsea.bsky.social !

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Greetings, everyone! It's time for another episode of The Five By. Find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing.

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Greetings, everyone! It's time for another episode of The Five By. Find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing.

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Amanda Panda @ Home 🐼😴🔜SDCC, Gen Con, Pax U @panda8ngel.bsky.social · Aug 5

It's my first official review and edited podcast content, so be nice! LOL I know you all are wonderful! Thanks for being an awesome community! Please go listen to all these awesome people talking about great games!

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jul 30

We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest co-host @panda8ngel.bsky.social, who will be debuting her first review in this episode! 🐼🎉

Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, Amanda and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jul 30

We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest co-host @panda8ngel.bsky.social, who will be debuting her first review in this episode! 🐼🎉

Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, Amanda and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jul 2

We've got a new episode for you this month. It's not too big, not too small — it's just right! Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing!

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Newton, Judge Dredd, Fateforge: Chronicles of Faan, Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games, Shuffle and Swing

Episode 162: Newton, Judge Dredd, Fateforge: Chronicles of Faan, Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games, Shuffle and Swing

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SirBearsworth.bsky.social @sirbearsworth.bsky.social · Jun 4

Come one! Come all! Check out my review of Daimyo.... but there are so many good games this time around. Hide yo wallets!

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jun 4

From the Trojan War to Japan and all the way in outer space, we've got something for everyone! Check out what @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Episode 161: Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · Jun 4

In this episode I reviewed Iliad! A game so good that I used to say two of my favorite 2 player games are by Reiner Knizia, now it's three (Iliad, Battle Line and Lost Cities)

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jun 4

From the Trojan War to Japan and all the way in outer space, we've got something for everyone! Check out what @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Episode 161: Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jun 4

From the Trojan War to Japan and all the way in outer space, we've got something for everyone! Check out what @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Episode 161: Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · May 7

We've got matcha, stingy trick-takers and X's in our newest episode. Check out what Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @gameenthus.com are playing!

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The White Castle: Matcha, The Bird Oracle, Enemy Anemone, Darwin's Journey, Silver & Gold

Episode 160: The White Castle: Matcha, The Bird Oracle, Enemy Anemone, Darwin's Journey, Silver & Gold

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Meeple Lady @meeplelady.bsky.social · Apr 3

Gamer friends!

Please nominate our podcast @fivebygames.bsky.social for the best podcast. With 158 episodes under our belt, we've worked hard every month providing quality content with a diverse set of voices and games — all in a snappy 30-minute episode!

BoardGameGeek @boardgamegeek.com · Apr 3

Honor: Nominations are open for the 19th Golden Geek Awards: boardgamegeek.com/thread/3489648

Let BGG know which games you thought were the best in 2024. The nomination period ends on April 13, 2025, then the top nominations in each category can be voted on by BGG users to determine winners. —WEM

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · Apr 9

In this episode I reviewed one of my very favorite games, Castles of Burgundy, as a solo game! Also check out excellent reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin!

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Apr 9

It's time for another episode! We're stacking delicacies, going to Tamriel, tidying up and more!

Check out what @gameenthus.com, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing!

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Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game

Episode 159: Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Apr 9

It's time for another episode! We're stacking delicacies, going to Tamriel, tidying up and more!

Check out what @gameenthus.com, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing!

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Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game

Episode 159: Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game

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John Gonzalez @bookofnerds.bsky.social · Mar 17

The latest episode of The Five By is out and I covered Mountain Goats @allplay.bsky.social

Give it a listen and hear 5 reviews by five reviewers.

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Mar 12

We've got a budget-friendly episode for you all with five fun games that won't break the wallet. Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing.

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Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp

Episode 158: Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · Mar 12

In this episode I reviewed the elegant puzzle game Lok by @letibus.bsky.social! Also check out great reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social !

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Mar 12

We've got a budget-friendly episode for you all with five fun games that won't break the wallet. Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing.

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Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp

Episode 158: Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Mar 12

We've got a budget-friendly episode for you all with five fun games that won't break the wallet. Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing.

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Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp

Episode 158: Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · Mar 5

As a child I read a story about a cursed object that you have to sell for less than you paid for it before you die. Forgot the title, have thought about it for decades. In the upcoming @fivebygames.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social reviews a game based on the story! It's called THE BOTTLE IMP!

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Feb 12

Our newest episode just dropped, and we've got a journey for you, complete with frogs, Frodo, art and princesses! Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing.

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Murray the A**hole Frog, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, ARTBOX, Rebel Princess, A Gentle Rain

Episode 157: Murray the A**hole Frog, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, ARTBOX, Rebel Princess, A Gentle Rain

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · Jan 15

In this episode I reviewed Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West by @robdaviau.bsky.social @mattleacock.bsky.social and Alan R. Moon. Just based on the title you probably know whether you want this game, and you're probably right :)

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jan 15

We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing.

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Just Aaron @gameenthus.com · Jan 15

Give us a listen again or for the first, of hopefully many, times. #boardgames #boardgaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #cardgames

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jan 15

We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing.

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jan 15

We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing.

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Boo-El Gaviola 👻 🎃 🍬 @ruelgaviola.com · Jan 8

IMHO this should be the standard. During my time at The Five By I mentioned creators' names near the start of my reviews. And through the first year of Good Morning Society, Becca and I share these names during our preview of new games. #boardgames @fivebygames.bsky.social @goodtimesociety.com

🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · Jan 8

I know not everyone loves that @613mandi.bsky.social and I mention the designers, illustrators, and publisher at the start of every discussion on @saltandsass.bsky.social podcast.

There are tons of folks who make a game a reality - and illustration/graphics is worth highlighting.

HODAG RPG @hodagrpg.bsky.social · Jan 8

Cmon, guys. Say my name. Say Hodag. Just a lil' mention. Just one lil' mention.

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Dec 20

We loved having you on the team, and we wish you all the best of luck with everything!

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Boo-El Gaviola 👻 🎃 🍬 @ruelgaviola.com · Dec 20

My final segment as a regular contributor to The Five By. I've always loved the format: 5 reviews, 5 minutes each, 5 reviewers. It's been an honor working with this group -- I've learned so much -- and wish them much continued success. Looking forward to future episodes! #boardgames #podcasts

The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Dec 18

It's our last episode of the year, and we've got everything from piñatas to caterpillars to that fantastic Frodo feeling. Check out what @ruelgaviola.com, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

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The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, Blind Business, Sand, Beacon Patrol, Wilmot's Warehouse

Episode 155: The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, Blind Business, Sand, Beacon Patrol, Wilmot's Warehouse

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Dec 18

It's our last episode of the year, and we've got everything from piñatas to caterpillars to that fantastic Frodo feeling. Check out what @ruelgaviola.com, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

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The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, Blind Business, Sand, Beacon Patrol, Wilmot's Warehouse

Episode 155: The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, Blind Business, Sand, Beacon Patrol, Wilmot's Warehouse

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