OBG 579: Showtime

OBG 579: Showtime

Author: Donald Dennis December 29, 2025 Duration: 58:16

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Spectre of Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Snowdonia
  • Joyride
  • The Artemis Project
  • Exit Advent Calendar
  • Man Eating House

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(27:20) Then, the two talk about Marc's experiences at Essen and Pax Unplugged.

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