Mike is back from Essen with games! Excited to dive into a bunch of games, but these are the ones we've had time to play already.

End of Season 1! We're calling this the end of season one because we're taking a break for a months. Never fear we'll be back in January!

This is possible thanks to our wonderful supporters on Patreon! www.patreon.com/ReadySteadyPlay

Boardgames with Barry: www.youtube.com/@bgwbarry

Contact us: askreadysteadypodcast@gmail.com

Sections:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:10 - Corrections: Uprising Curse of the Last Emperor

00:03:17 - News: CMON Sell CDMD to Asmodee

00:06:54 - News: Devir reprint Claustrophobia

00:16:34 - News: Earthborne Rangers Spire in Bloom

00:19:57 - News: Hegemony Shadows of Authority

00:23:57 - News: Terraforming Mars Legacy

00:29:09 - Essen 2025 Rundown

00:36:25 - News: Gods & Mortals

00:41:19 - Played: The Wondrous Museum

00:56:43 - Played: Light Speed Arena

01:06:59 - Played: Wispwood

01:24:43 - Played: Duel for Cardia

01:42:35 - Played: Tax the Rich

01:54:29 - Played: Altay The Seafarers

Mike's heading to the upside down to exorcise some eyeball rooms and we got another big serving of Essen picks.This is possible thanks to our wonderful supporters on Patreon! www.patreon.com/ReadySteadyPlayBoardgames with Barry: www.youtube.com/@bgwbarryContact us: askreadysteadypodcast@gmail.comSections:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:51 - News: Secret Societies00:09:55 - News: Origin Story00:13:17 - News: Druids of Edora00:18:47 - News: Magical Athlete00:25:20 - News: Obsession Story Solution00:30:15 - News: Return to Dark Tower Expeditions00:31:43 - News: Uprising Curse of the Last Emperor Big Box00:37:28 - News: Cretaceous Rails Reprint & Expansion00:39:36 - News: DECKO00:43:22 - News: Berserk The Board Game01:14:32 - Played: Arigato01:17:33 - Played: Floristry01:19:42 - Played: Neon Reign01:21:55 - Played: Exhibition 20th Century01:25:50 - Played: Massiveverse Fighting Card Game01:28:43 - Played: BELOW The Asylum02:04:33 - Barrys Essen Pick: A Carnivore Did It02:06:40 - Barrys Essen Pick: Bouba Kiki02:11:04 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: Agent Avenue Division M02:12:24 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: Panda Spin Mandate of Heaven02:18:21 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: Onstage02:19:47 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: Bugle Bros Blackjack02:20:20 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: Evergreen Blossoms and Bamboo02:22:18 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: Pinched02:29:11 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: The White Castle Duel02:34:30 - Chris Essen Quick Pick: Wispwood02:36:41 - Chris Essen Pick: Thesauros02:45:59 - Barrys Essen Pick: 20000 Leagues Under The Sea02:49:35 - Mikes Essen Pick: Malediction02:55:52 - Chris Essen Pick: The Hobbit There & Back Again03:01:47 - Barrys Essen Pick: Mimirs Challenge03:05:42 - Mikes Essen Pick: Epochs Course of Cultures03:13:05 - Chris Essen Pick: Pulitzer03:20:56 - Barrys Essen Pick: Apex Carnivore03:24:43 - Barrys Essen Pick: Legions03:29:35 - Mikes Essen Pick: Poker a Voces03:33:47 - End

We're probably going to have to nuke it from orbit before we head off to Germany.

This is possible thanks to our wonderful supporters on Patreon! www.patreon.com/ReadySteadyPlay

Boardgames with Barry: www.youtube.com/@bgwbarry

Contact us: askreadysteadypodcast@gmail.com

Sections:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:13 - News: Twilight Imperium Digital Implementation

00:10:45 - News: Spiral Galaxy Fulfils Merchant's Cove

00:15:01 - News: Steamforge Announce Terra Mystica Big Box

00:24:31 - News: Dogs of War Reprint Campaign

00:38:15 - News: Dogs of War (Quickplay)

00:45:51 - News: Wingspan Fan Promo Packs

00:49:57 - News: Don't Panic Games issue Hel and Anastyr Statement

00:52:50 - News: Mystic Lands

01:01:48 - Quickplays: Wingspan & App

01:14:43 - Quickplays: Temple Code

01:20:13 - Quickplays: Duel for Cardia

01:26:11 - Played: Nemesis Retaliation

01:59:40 - Quick Essen Mentions: Vale of Eternity Curse

02:00:52 - Essen Quick Mentions: Unmatched Adventures Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

02:02:00 - Essen Quick Mentions: Deckscape Dungeon

02:03:01 - Essen Quick Mentions: Bohemians

02:04:38 - Essen Quick Mentions: Galaxy Trucker Do What?!

02:07:26 - Essen Quick Mentions: Neuroshima Hex

02:09:54 - Essen Quick Mentions: Castle Combo Out of the Oubliette

02:10:43 - Essen Quick Mentions: Underwater Cities Data Era

02:11:45 - Essen Quick Mentions: Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle Earth Allies

02:12:47 - Essen Quick Mentions: Forest Shuffle Darkmoor

02:16:55 - Essen Quick Mentions: Qwirkle Flex

02:18:10 - Essen Quick Mentions: Honsu and Hokaido

02:19:52 - Essen Quick Mentions: Recall

02:21:26 - Essen Quick Mentions: Civolution Acceptance Letter

02:23:27 - Essen Quick Mentions: Federation Piracy

02:23:58 - Essen Quick Mentions: Inferno Plutus & Phlegyas

02:25:13 - Essen Quick Mentions: Neue Ortskarten No6

02:26:52 - Essen Quick Mentions: Terra Mystica Fan Factions

02:33:48 - Barry's Essen Picks: Feya's Swamp

02:42:42 - Barry's Essen Picks: Carnival of Sins

02:51:51 - Barry's Essen Picks: Wondrous Museum

02:53:14 - Barry's Essen Picks: Rewild

02:58:00 - Essen's Hottest Game: Orloj The Prague Astronomical Clock

03:09:44 - Mike's Essen Picks: Fortunes of Scoundrel Bay

03:15:42 - Mike's Essen Picks: The Presence

03:18:14 - Mike's Essen Picks: Junk Art Revolution

03:19:21 - Mike's Essen Picks: Children of the Colossi