Episode 85: Going Analog- Goals not resolutions for 2026, aesthetically pleasing Euro games, and buttering up the host.

Happy new year! And welcome to the 1st episode of 2026. Christina and Dan “Shoe” are the hosts of Going Analog. They join me to talk about our gaming goals for 2026. We talk about our top 5 pretty / not ugly euro style games. And then Shoe gets a little sappy in the moment of positivity while Christina gets hungry. Let us know if you think any of these games are not euros and let us know your gaming goals / resolutions for the new year!00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 Who is Shoe & Christina?00:05:12 Board Game Goals for 202600:29:25 The Aesthetics of Euro Games00:29:53 Top 5 Pretty Euro Games00:35:15 Obvious Choice: Takenoko00:38:36 Older Gem: Coimbra00:40:35 Stunning Presence: River of Gold00:42:49 Art and Strategy: The Gallerist00:44:50 Unique Mechanics: The White Castle00:46:34 Thematic Depth: Formosa Tea00:50:22 Serene Gameplay: Pergola00:52:19 Exploration and Strategy: Stroganoff00:54:58 Charming Aesthetics: Flamecraft00:57:19 Prohibition Era: Speakeasy00:01:00:18 Honorable Mentions: More Beautiful Games00:01:03:13 Moments of Positivity: Gratitude and Good Food00:01:07:58 Where to find Going AnalogGoing Analog’s Website00:01:08:47 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: [email protected]