#218: Lost Ruins of Arnak, Everdell and A Short Topic Extravaganza

The Secret Cabal
Written By James Keagy
TimecodesLost Ruins of Arnak Overview 00:47:16Lost Ruins of Arnak Review 00:51:41Lookback of Everdell 01:20:27News with Tony T 01:25:42Short Topic Extravaganza 02:15:22Opening Banter and ReviewsHaunted MansionBarrageCurious CargoGames of YesteryearSmall World 2009Black OrchestraFeature Review: Lost Ruins of ArnakLost Ruins of Arnak combines deck-building and worker placement in a game of exploration, resource management, and discovery. In addition to traditional deck-builder effects, cards can also be used to place workers, and new worker actions become available as players explore the island. Some of these actions require resources instead of workers, so building a solid resource base will be essential. You are limited to only one action per turn, so make your choice carefully... what action will benefit you most now? And what can you afford to do later... assuming someone else doesn't take the action first!?Designed by Elwen and MínPublished by CGEBoardGameGeek.com EntryLookback Review: EverdellWithin the charming valley of Everdell, beneath the boughs of towering trees, among meandering streams and mossy hollows, a civilization of forest critters is thriving and expanding. From Everfrost to Bellsong, many a year have come and gone, but the time has come for new territories to be settled and new cities established. You will be the leader of a group of critters intent on just such a task. There are buildings to construct, lively characters to meet, events to host—you have a busy year ahead of yourself. Will the sun shine brightest on your city before the winter moon rises?Designed by James A. WilsonPublished by Starling GamesBoardGameGeek.com EntryGaming News by Tony TCommunity InfoWizards of the Coast In-store Game Suspension ExtendedWizards of the Coast Sued Over Cancelled BooksSecret Lair: Extra Life 2020The Toy Association Optimistics for May 2021Crowd Funded ProjectsGrand Austria Hotel: Let’s Waltz!Darkest Dungeons: The Board GameNova Aetas: RenaissanceFreedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board GameUpcoming ProductCatan FootwearDescent: Legends of the DarkOur Sponsor Restoration Games!The Secret Cabal is so pleased to be sponsored by the great Restoration Games! The name says it all, Restoration Games is dedicated to bring back to market games that all of us loved from decades past. The games we grew up with and have been missing from the world. Justin and Rob believe that "Every Game Deserves Another Turn"! Please take some time to check out their website at RestorationGames.com.Our Sponsor Game Toppers!The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast is proud to be sponsored by the makers of one of the best gaming table solutions on the market today, Game Toopers. These table toppers are made from the finest materials and are manufactured to perfection. I have 2 of these portable and storable Toppers in my gaming lair and I am in love with them. Please take some time to check out their website at GameToppersLLC.com.

Timecodes

  • Lost Ruins of Arnak Overview 00:47:16

  • Lost Ruins of Arnak Review 00:51:41

  • Lookback of Everdell 01:20:27

  • News with Tony T 01:25:42

  • Short Topic Extravaganza 02:15:22

Opening Banter and Reviews

Games of Yesteryear

Feature Review: Lost Ruins of Arnak

Lost Ruins of Arnak combines deck-building and worker placement in a game of exploration, resource management, and discovery. In addition to traditional deck-builder effects, cards can also be used to place workers, and new worker actions become available as players explore the island. Some of these actions require resources instead of workers, so building a solid resource base will be essential. You are limited to only one action per turn, so make your choice carefully... what action will benefit you most now? And what can you afford to do later... assuming someone else doesn't take the action first!?

Designed by Elwen and Mín

Published by CGE

BoardGameGeek.com Entry

Lookback Review: Everdell

Within the charming valley of Everdell, beneath the boughs of towering trees, among meandering streams and mossy hollows, a civilization of forest critters is thriving and expanding. From Everfrost to Bellsong, many a year have come and gone, but the time has come for new territories to be settled and new cities established. You will be the leader of a group of critters intent on just such a task. There are buildings to construct, lively characters to meet, events to host—you have a busy year ahead of yourself. Will the sun shine brightest on your city before the winter moon rises?

Designed by James A. Wilson

Published by Starling Games

BoardGameGeek.com Entry

Gaming News by Tony T

Community Info

Crowd Funded Projects

Upcoming Product

Our Sponsor Restoration Games!

The Secret Cabal is so pleased to be sponsored by the great Restoration Games! The name says it all, Restoration Games is dedicated to bring back to market games that all of us loved from decades past. The games we grew up with and have been missing from the world. Justin and Rob believe that "Every Game Deserves Another Turn"! Please take some time to check out their website at RestorationGames.com.

Our Sponsor Game Toppers!

The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast is proud to be sponsored by the makers of one of the best gaming table solutions on the market today, Game Toopers. These table toppers are made from the finest materials and are manufactured to perfection. I have 2 of these portable and storable Toppers in my gaming lair and I am in love with them. Please take some time to check out their website at GameToppersLLC.com.

James Keagy
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