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Episode 114 - Le Havre, Juicy Fruits, Mini Express

On this episode Steve and Def are joined by our very own Internet sensation - Mike, fresh from some online gaming sessions this week with Lincoln and Nikki from Game Night! and then Stella from Meeple University. (links below)

In our Sizzling Games segment Steve has been continuing his love affair with Uwe Rosenberg in Le Havre, Mike introduces us to the islands of Juicy Fruits (and introduces us to mangosteens, which I still swear is a made-up word!), and Def relives his childhood dreams of being a train conductor by playing Mini Express.

The Topic of the Pod is our most anticipated games: based on Kickstarters, expansions, retail releases, and rumours. Leave a comment on our socials if we didn't mention the game that you are most looking forward to!

In the Board Game Bracket 2.0 we settle last week's match-up: Cartographers vs Res Arcana, before we launch the next battle: Wingspan vs Archaeology.

We quickly check the mailbag for a quick Roast - the team share their favourite 2-player games and 4-player games, Def discloses his gaming priorities when moving house, and we laugh at the longest games the crew have ever played.

Finally in Swear An Oath, Mike fulfilled his oath of attempting 5x games solo and had an absolute blast. Def swore to play Scythe against not one but FOUR automas, and remarkably he came second! And Steve enjoyed the delightful Remember Our Trip. New oaths include Tiny Epic Dinosaurs and Stone Age (Mike), an online game with Steve & Mike (Def), and another Uwe Rosenberg classic: Caverna (Steve).

Sizzling Games: Le Havre (04:50), Juicy Fruits (18:20), Mini Express (27:55)

Topic of the Pod: Most Anticipated Games (39:27)

Board Game Bracket Battle 2.0: Wingspan vs Archaeology (01:15:10)

The Roast (01:29:00)

Swear an Oath: (01:43:10)

Mike plays Cartographgers with Lincoln & Nikki (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1052396343)

Mike played Trek-12 with Stella from Meeple University (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83FoZb9tACQ)

**BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY**
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Join us for the third Board game BBQ Day to be held in Brisbane! The event will be held on Saturday, July 31st, from 10am-late. Tickets on sale now at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/board-game-bbq-brisbane-game-day-3-tickets-157314699501

**SPONSORS**
Thanks to Advent Games for sponsoring our Sizzling Games segment. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.

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