Episode 363: Bohemians, Foundations, Everdell Duo, Punica, Cookie Run

00:01:30 Intro00:03:30 Sports ball Topics00:14:00 A Carnivore Did It00:17:00 This Game is Killer00:22:00 Why did you play that?00:26:30 Rules Lawyer Time00:30:30 Taste Buds00:39:30 Miniature Market00:40:30 Bohemians00:59:00 Punica: Rome vs. Carthage01:07:30 Portal Games01:08:30 Fountains01:15:30 Everdell Duo01:23:00 Cookie Run Braverse01:29:00 Outro Halloween is creeping ever closer, ushering in a surge of spooky décor, costume scheming, and sugar-fueled anticipation. Soon, neighborhoods will flicker with jack-o’-lantern grins and haunted house setups, casting eerie shadows perfect for mischief, mayhem, and board games. And yes—Marty’s legendary BooBQ is just around the corner. Before the festivities kick off, we squeezed in a few two-player gems that pack a punch without hogging the table. Everdell Duo reimagines the beloved woodland world for two, offering competitive, cooperative, and campaign modes that layer strategy with charm. Cookie Run: Braverse transforms the digital Cookie Run universe into a physical trading card game, introducing a clever twist on health tracking that adds surprise and tension to every skirmish. Punica: Rome vs Carthage throws players into the heat of the Punic Wars, where asymmetric tactics and area control drive a brisk, brainy clash—can you succeed where Hannibal failed and bring Rome to its knees? We also tried a fresh tile-laying release from OP Games. True to form, the components are stellar, but it’s the rondel-style drafting that stole the spotlight, injecting strategic depth and just enough “take that” to keep things spicy. Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 363: Bohemians, Foundations, Everdell Duo, Punica, Cookie Run is an episode from Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast by Pickaxe.

This episode is 99:47 long.

This episode was published on Oct 21, 2025.

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