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Episode 71: "Thematic" Abstract Strategy Games for 2 Players, with Ruel Gaviola

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Ruel Gaviola joins Candice to discuss abstract strategy board games with a hint of theme, that play well with 2 players.00:00:00 Introduction00:01:51 LFG Con00:07:03 Ticket to Ride 20th Anniversary video 00:09:42 Fresh Plays00:09:59 Conservas00:13:16 Hot Streak00:20:15 Hits & Outs (Baseball Highlights: 2045, Kaosball)00:25:44 Typeset00:30:04 Chakra00:37:44 Coloretto00:39:22 Abstract Strategy Games w/ a Hint of Theme for 2 Players00:44:05 DONUTS00:48:08 Ironwood00:51:32 Miyabi00:54:24 Tash Kalar00:57:48 Azul01:00:44 War Chest01:04:38 Spirits of the Wild01:06:53 Toy Battle01:10:42 Samurai01:14:03 Mythic Mischief01:17:34 Santorini01:20:34 Bonus Mentions (Summoner Wars, Project L, Leaders)01:23:27 Sign-offWe hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: [email protected]

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Ruel Gaviola joins Candice to discuss abstract strategy board games with a hint of theme, that play well with 2 players. 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:51 LFG Con00:07:03 Ticket to Ride 20th Anniversary video 00:09:42 Fresh Plays00:09:59 Conservas00:13:16 Hot Streak00:20:15 Hits & Outs (Baseball Highlights: 2045, Kaosball)00:25:44 Typeset00:30:04 Chakra00:37:44 Coloretto00:39:22 Abstract Strategy Games w/ a Hint of Theme for 2 Players00:44:05 DONUTS00:48:08 Ironwood00:51:32 Miyabi00:54:2...

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