I tend not to like roll and writes. I'm not sure what exactly it is but I don't seem to like the write aspect of the games, except for Yahtzee and maybe the Catan Dice Game. Fortunately, Julius is here to tell us about other roll & writes like the very large and complex Tend.

• Tend (BGG, IV Studio)

This week we look at a big game. S.E.T.I.: Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence is a game about trying to find alien life forms through science and exploration. The science and exploration portion is based on pretty darned real science. This is a really cool game by Tomáš Holek and published by Czech Games Edition. With simple rules, this game has a complex set of mechanics that are simple to understand because of how well the integrate with the theme.

• S.E.T.I. (BGG, CGE)

This week Julius and I look at games that use only cards and no other components. Julius snuck one game in that didn't quite fit and I tried to but wasn't as good at it.. Fortunately, there are quite a few games that fit the description. :D

• 02:30 For Northwood! (BGG)
• 06:50 Onirim (BGG)
• 10:00 Maiden's Quest (BGG)
• 13:18 Deckscape (BGG)
• 16:05 Skytear Horde (BGG)
• 20:40 Star Realms (BGG)

Honorable mentions

• 19:50 Kingdom Legacy: Feudal Kingdom (BGG)
• 22:50 PAX (BGG)
• 23:40 Oh My Goods! (BGG)
• 24:05 Button Shy Games
• 24:55 Fast Forward: Flee! (BGG)