EPISODE · Jan 17, 2022 · 1H 9M
303: Word(le) Games
from The Short Game · host The Short Game
Word games are ubiquitous, and almost universally short, but most are too slight to make for a full Short Game episode. This week we’re starting by discussing the virally popular Wordle, then moving on to talk about our favorite word games over the years. For Patrons, check the Patreon exclusive feed for a separate recording of Nate and Laura playing Shane’s “Guessing Game!” The Short Game is supported directly by our listeners on Patreon! Supporters at any level get access to our Discord, where we discuss games, plan episodes, and talk about what we are playing in real time. You can also support us by writing a review on Apple Podcasts! You can follow our show on Twitter at @_shortgame Your hosts this week were: Shane Kelly – @8bitShaneNate Heininger – @natestlLaura Nash – @laurajnash (00:00) - Wordle (33:18) - 7 Little Words (35:52) - Codenames (38:47) - Shane’s Guessing Game (43:05) - Puzzlejuice (44:35) - Upwords (49:03) - New York Times Spelling Bee (52:56) - What's Making Us Happy This Week? (53:18) - Shane - Beast Breaker (59:11) - Laura - Moulin Rouge on Broadway (01:02:40) - Nate - Bit Brigade Live Speedrun Soundtracks (01:07:53) - Outro
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Word games are ubiquitous, and almost universally short, but most are too slight to make for a full Short Game episode. This week we’re starting by discussing the virally popular Wordle, then moving on to talk about our favorite word games over the years. For Patrons, check the Patreon exclusive feed for a separate recording of Nate and Laura playing Shane’s “Guessing Game!” The Short Game is supported directly by our listeners on Patreon! Supporters at any level get access to our Discord, where we discuss games, plan episodes, and talk about what we are playing in real time. You can also support us by writing a review on Apple Podcasts! You can follow our show on Twitter at @_shortgame Your hosts this week were: Shane Kelly – @8bitShaneNate Heininger – @natestlLaura Nash – @laurajnash (00:00) - Wordle (33:18) - 7 Little Words (35:52) - Codenames (38:47) - Shane’s Guessing Game (43:05) - Puzzlejuice (44:35) - Upwords (49:03) - New York Times Spelling Bee (52:56) - What's Making Us Happy This Week? (53:18) - Shane - Beast Breaker (59:11) - Laura - Moulin Rouge on Broadway (01:02:40) - Nate - Bit Brigade Live Speedrun Soundtracks (01:07:53) - Outro
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