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Episode 46 – Trade on the Tigris

tradeonthetigris [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Game Pictures/tradeonthetigris.png] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Game Pictures/tradeonthetigris.png] Trade on the Tigris Teaching Guide [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/TeachingGuides/HTPTeachingGuide46Trade.pdf] Trade on the Tigris Teaching Guide B&W [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/TeachingGuides/HTPTeachingGuide46TradeBW.pdf] Released: August 15th, 2018 bluesquarerating [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bluesquarerating.jpg] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bluesquarerating.jpg] In this episode I teach you to play the game I co-designed with Geoff Engelstein on the Ludology Podcast, Trade on the Tigris.  This game started its life called “Trading in the Mediterranean,” and six years later has finally grown up to be a real life game.  This will likely be the final How to Play Podcast, I hope you enjoy it.  As a special bonus I have created a video for the Hook and the Meat of this episode.  For extra intro and hamster content check out the audio version of the episode.  Thank you so much for listening everyone.

Episode 45 – Merchants and Marauders

merchant and marauder [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/episodes/merchant and marauder.jpg] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/episodes/merchant and marauder.jpg] Released: February 18th, 2014 blackdiamondrating [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/blackdiamondrating.jpg] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/blackdiamondrating.jpg] In this episode you get to listen in on Ryan’s explanation of Merchant and Marauders, whose tutorial was won as an item for the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund.  Though not truly an official episode, hopefully it might sate some of your longing for new HTP episodes.

Episode 44 – Clash of Cultures

[http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Game Pictures/clash of cultures.jpg] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Game Pictures/clash of cultures.jpg] Clash of Cultures Teaching Guide [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching Guides/HTP Teaching Guide 44 Clash of Cultures.pdf] Clash of Cultures Teaching Guide BW [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching Guides/HTP Teaching Guide 44 Clash of Cultures BW.pdf] Released: June 29th, 2013 [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/blackdiamondrating.jpg] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/blackdiamondrating.jpg] Show Notes: I present to you Clash of Cultures.  Which is a wonderful civilization game.  This epic meaty strategy game could not be denied an episode of How to Play.  It is highly recommended for fans of the theme and weight of a game this chunky.  Plus as a special treat I am joined by the game’s designer, Christian Marcussen, to help me introduce the game and give you some basic strategy. Component Pictures on BGG [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/images/thing/40765/clash-of-cultures]

Episode L – Ryan’s Reviews

In this episode I pull together several of my dice tower reviews for your listening pleasure while I am taking a bit of a break from producing How to Play. Reviews included are; * Glory to Rome: Black Box Edition * 1989 * High Frontier * Urban Sprawl * Runewars * The Settlers of Catan: Traders and Barbarians Enjoy!

Episode 43 – Merchant of Venus

[http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching Guides/Merchant of Venus.jpg] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching Guides/Merchant of Venus.jpg] Merchant of Venus Teaching Guide [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching Guides/HTP Teaching Guide 43 Merchant of Venus.pdf] Merchant of Venus Teaching Guide BW [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching Guides/HTP Teaching Guide 43 Merchant of Venus BW.pdf] Released: January 1st, 2013 [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/blackdiamondrating.jpg] [http://howtoplaypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/blackdiamondrating.jpg] Game Description: Merchant of Venus.  A wonderful blending of the excitement of an exploration game with the strategy of an economic game.  It is a fabulous adventure through space.  With the recent rerelease of this classic you can now play this game without having to cut out 437 circles and affix them the wooden discs.  Fantasy Flight Games’ new release of Merchant of Venus allows you to play the classic version from 1988 or try out their updated version of the game.  I focus my explanation of the classic game but discuss both versions of the game at length.  Plus, I could not do this episode without asking one of my friends to come along for the ride.  I hope you enjoy the episode. Component Pictures on BGG [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/images/thing/131646/merchant-of-venus-second-edition]