Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

#261 Gen Con '26 Report!

Jordan traveled to the distant lands of Indiana to play games, make friends, and speedwalk towards some very cool purchases.  He shares his experiences at Gen Con 2026 with Matt, Trey, and Ben.  Plus, the guys share recent plays of Sweet Lands, Greylune, and Stonetop, among others.Gather 'round and listen to tales of gaming!00:00:00 Intro00:03:25 Jordan GenCon reportSorceryDaggerheartDrillers LairsEntropy00:25:00 Recent playsSweet Lands - BenGreylune - TreyRiftbound - MattTwilight Imperium IV - Ben/PaulStonetop - Jordan

#260: World Order

Trey, Paul, and Ben go deep on World Order, the new geopolitical simulation from the people who brought you Hegemony.  We also discuss recent plays of The Staufer Dynasty, Dogs of War, and Come Together, and after that, major game news from the world of Forbidden Stars!  Or should we say Old Ones Origins?00:00 Intro4:05 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Trick Taking Game7:51 - The Staufer Dynasty13:33 - Dogs of War22:52 - Come Together27:33 - Forbidden Stars / Old Ones Origins32:03 - Tigris & Euphrates, Nippon: Genro, Rosalie34:32 - Politik40:37 - World Order

#259: Root: The Homeland Expansion

Jordan and Paul review the latest expansions for the classic game of woodland warfare. 

#258 - Generosity at the Table

Ben, Trey, and Paul break down recent plays of Railway Boom and Dogs of War.Then the trio launches into the discussion for this week: what does generosity look like at game night, and how do we aspire to be generous?

#257 Sorcery: Contested Realm

Matt and Jordan are joined by David and Corluka to discuss the indie TCG, Sorcery: Contested Realm. Is it the greatest thing to happen to TCG's since early MTG? Or is it just another (VERY) pretty face? How To Play Sorcery: Contested Realm (with Matt and Jordan): https://youtu.be/0voIN8W3CrU?si=o24xvuSmpCdY69W1